Navajo Spirit Tours

Posted on by Soo

 

Will Cowboy led us on a journey into Monument Valley.  Maggie booked a sunset tour and we set off at 4:30pm.  His Suburban performed well on the bumpy unpaved roads and trails.

The View Hotel

We stopped a lot so I could take pictures of the sights.

 

Effie Holiday artist studio
Demonstrating rug weaving
Navajo rugs

We were introduced to a local weaver Effie Holiday. Sadly her rugs were close to $2k thus a bit out of my price range.  I took some photos of her wondrous works.

When we stopped to take photos Cowboy Will took some awesome panoramic photos of us.  He also taught Maggie how to take her own panoramic photos.
I have been wanting to see Monument Valley in person since I acquired a signed photo of Monument Valley from Phel Steinmetz.  He offered me any photo I wanted in return for setting up his computer and showing him how to use it.  Ever since it has been hanging in my bedroom.
There is a fry bread stand near the entrance that closes around 5pm so stop there first if you want some fry bread.
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At the end of the evening we watched as the West Mitten Butte’s shadow climbed up the side of East Mitten Butte.  This happens twice a year.  In late March and mid-September.
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We saw some amazing sights you wouldn’t see driving through Monument Valley on your own and I wouldn’t drive my car on the unpaved road.  Amazing tour hosted by Will Cowboy of Navajo Spirit Tours.
Kirk of mmm-yoso!!! has taken a Navajo tour of Monument Valley too.
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“May it be beautiful before me. May it be beautiful behind me. May it be beautiful above me. May it be beautiful below me. May I walk in beauty.”
Navajo Parks and Recreation
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Oljato-Monument Valley, AZ 84536
(435) 444-7772
Comments (6)
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6 Replies to “Navajo Spirit Tours”

  1. Maggie says: Reply
    June 4, 2023 at 8:44 pm

    Beautiful place, enlightening tour of Navajo culture. We will have to return someday!

    1. Soo says: Reply
      June 5, 2023 at 8:44 am

      Yes. You should save up for a rug and I’d like to try the fry bread at the beginning of the tour.

  2. Kirk says: Reply
    June 7, 2023 at 7:08 am

    Definitely the best way to visit Monument Valley and the area is with a guided tour Soo!

    1. Soo says: Reply
      June 7, 2023 at 7:58 am

      The tour was awesome Kirk!

  3. Joy says: Reply
    June 11, 2023 at 12:32 pm

    Such a lovely place and sunset is the best time to experience it. The colors are so pretty from every angle.

    1. Soo says: Reply
      June 11, 2023 at 2:29 pm

      Yes. You should see for yourself. Monument Valley is amazing.

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