Welcome to Monument Valley
From classic Western flicks to Marlboro ads to license plates, America’s desert Southwest has no greater icon than Monument Valley. Hugging the Arizona-Utah border on Navajo land, most roadtrippers buzz down the looping, 17-mile (27-kilometer) Valley Drive through Monument Valley Navajo Tribal Park, stopping at viewpoints such as John Ford’s Point to snap photos of the famous formations—”The Mittens” are a favorite. To get a deeper appreciation for the land, hike the 3.2-mile (5-kilometer) Wildcat Trail on your own, or take a guided hike or tour to parts unknown.
