To anyone that’s planning on visiting, try to avoid driving on highway 163, which is the road that leads here, after dark. In the 2 nights I was there we came across 2 drunk driving accidents, 1 of which was pretty bad. We talked to a local at the scene who said that it’s a problem there and that her sister had been killed just a few weeks prior. Don’t take this as me saying you should not visit, cause it is a must see place that I will return to. You should be fine driving in the day time, just be aware and careful at night especially on weekends.
Result of stubborn sandstone that refused to erode while the rest of the earth around it eroded. It's why we have those really unique shapes, the water and ice also helped carve out some of the distinctive monuments.
Monument Valley is located on the Arizona side. However, you can view it coming from the Utah side is where people take most pictures that shows a straight highway pointing to Monument Valley. On the Utah side, there's a BLM called Valley of Gods which is worth the visit as well. Also check out the Mexican Hat on the Utah side.
I am watching your video from Germany and it's my biggest dream to get there some day! I am crying over the view because it's so irreal! Thank u for the video
We were at Monument Valley in June this year. We went on the Navajo guided tour which was totally worth it as it took us beyond the public road and we had more descriptive explanations for the names of the landmarks and of the sacred beliefs around them. We’d highly recommend the tour and we did the sunset tour. We stayed at the Premium View Cabins (5 minutes from the view hotel) with a balcony view of the valley and mittens. We booked a year in advance for a front row cabin. It’s a must-do.
My wife & I have enjoyed Josh's videos. Found Throughmylense last October and began planning our Utah trip. Pop's hike up to Delicate Arch encouraged her to try it as she gets a bit of vertigo on steep narrow trails and usually turns back. Happy to report she made it without issue.
It's been about 30 years since I visited the National Parks in Colorado and Utah. After watching your videos, I think it's time to go back for another visit. Thanks Josh for your great videos.
We’ve been there twice. The second time we did the jeep tour with a Navajo guide. He took us around to a few great places and then we stopped in a round natural room where we laid back closed our eyes while he sang a sacred song. Do this next time!
No words can truly capture the beauty of Arizona... Specially Sedona you could say there are these huge red sandstone rocks everywhere jutting up from the desert and making everything else feel tiny by comparison.🌵😍
Great video! In relation to the Navajo code talkers, there’s a Burger King in Kayenta about 30 minutes south of here that has an excellent exhibit with a lot of American and Japanese ww2 artifacts. They have things like mortar shells, grenades, and regimental flags on display. It’s really well done, and yes it’s actually inside the Burger King.
We have been to Monument Valley Twice and both times we stayed at the View. We took a guided to through the valley. They would show Movies on the wall at the Hotel that were made in Monument Valley
the wife and I were there about 6 years ago, we stayed at the hotel just outside the park, we got to hear one of the last code talkers. it was a wonderful experience, there was no time limit then. things have changed...
You would make a great tour guide. Your presentation, information, and demeanor are absolutely perfect. Thank you for another super, well researched, personalized video.👏👏
Love your videos. It’s so nice that you can experience places with your dad. Monument valley is one of those magical places in the world that you have to be there to really soak it in. It’s just such a spiritual place and by being there it’s like you can feel the energy in the history of the people that have lived there for thousands of years. One of my favorite places in the world. Next time make sure you get some fry bread. Such a simple food, yet it’s just so darn good.
Monument Valley is epic. Been there twice. It seems they changed the road. At least the first part seemed different than some years ago. You showed some views I did not know and there seemed to be gravel on the road.
Wow. Like your dad, We too love westerns. Monument valley would have seen many star actors. John Ford, director of many John Wayne movies. Other westerns have been filmed there of course. One memorable film was a comedy western entitled, "The Villian". It statted, Kirk Douglas. Thank you so much for the time that you put into producing such beautiful episode. Thank you again & kind regards from Adelaide, South Australia.
I love your videos and I'm so excited you posted this today because I'm planning on going to Monument Valley in 2 weeks! I can't wait!! Thank you for all of your videos!
Superb video, thanks for that. It's absolutely on my bucket list to do. However Florida is next for us (and yes your video was helpful too 😀) Russ from the UK 🇬🇧
Went to Monument Valley last weekend and they are no longer limiting entrance to 25 cars. There were way more than 25 cars driving around. Glad we didn’t have to wait.
Great video! We did the sunset guided tour in September and thought it was spectacular. We had rain so we didn't have all the dust from the road but we had to be careful with the cameras during the worst of the showers. I always look forward to your videos, keep up the good work.
Dang! I was just there yesterday driving from Durango, CO to Sedona, AZ! Sadly, I didn't have time to do the full loop. It's an impressive view from the hotel and, like you, I'll just have to go back.
Thanks for all these videos! We camped during the pandemic at the KOA camp there, I recommend it. But the loop road was closed, so sad, we’ve gotta go back, but your video is better than nothing. FYI, Left Mitten, was used in the Walt Disney World’s Soarin ride, many will recognize.
Beautiful video and narration. We were fortunate when we took the tour a few years back and got a picture of the Cowboy on the horse at the tip of the landscape of John Ford Point. John Ford Point one of the many icons of Monument Valley. Did you get a chance to visit Gouldings right across the highway, great Western picturesque museum there..Thanks for bring back all the golden memories..of Monument Valley...
I learned so much from this video! From the dirt road to the 25 car limit to actual private residences inside the park. That hotel view was breathtaking. Was the room expensive with it being so close? Thanks Josh!
Hey Jeff and Josh.... Another great video and commentary....The Wife and I went there a few years back and the Navaho with the horse was there and let my Wife get on his horse for pictures that I took from the next bluff...A real keeper photo....Anyway...keep up the great work....From Hank and Pam from South Texas...
Awesome video as always. Thanks for sharing. I passed by a few times but never had a chance to tour the Monument valley. Last time I had to pass due to Covid closure. By the way I live near by you. I am in Murrieta and Temecula area.
2:20 Hay in from nsw n i was just thinking when this came up n i thought that there is 'no-way' that u could get lost out there as long as u have somethin like that in your sight's eh no matter how small it get's 'loved the show 'cheers.
Thanks Josh, always wanted to visit here. Looking at a photo of elephant butte on Alamy and it does look like an elephant from the front. Check out elephant rock in the Franklin Mtns. El Paso, Tx. Fun formations. Thanks again, beautiful shots. Just added this site to my must-see.
AWESOME Video here,thanks so much for sharing and yeah, like ya say, gotta be there to experience the REAL natural beauty of the place, although this video serves to anticipate ya into that IRIE feeling!👍and greetings👋from central Mexico for Pops and you! 🤠
I absolutely loved this place! If you drive out further Forest Gump’s iconic end of his run is also around here :) we used a navajo tour guide to get in the drive around and it was awesome. So much history and culture to learn!
Really awesome, thanks for sharing. Glad to see the shots of other "larger" vehicles on this loop. Really glad to see this open again and people able to visit, might on my list sooner than other places. Curious if a Class C would be ok or if there isn't sufficient space for parking?
I actually just got back from a trip to Moab, this was on the itinerary, but there were questions about Covid restrictions that we couldn't get cleared up, so it didn't happen.
I was there years ago with my friend Harry but we did not do the park drive even though Harry paid the $6 at that time. He all of sudden wanted to go elsewhere so we left. I'm glad to see your video. I thought I had seen a while back in another video an arch that was in the park. You did not see an arch?
Great video! It is amazing! Who knows, maybe some day, I´ll have the chance to visit the valley. Congrats! P.S. What is the name of the hotel with the Monument Valley views? Thanks
I went to college in Flagstaff and kick myself for not making the short trip over there 20 years ago. Did you go see the Petrified Forest or the lava flows on the backside of the San Francisco Peaks while you were there? So much to see in Northern AZ.
you haven't seen half of the things! You show very briefly and there is so much more to see and you missed a lot! but to see more you have to buy this safari trip and go by p/u truck 4x4 with a guide and then you will see beautiful places 😎I recommend you a guided safari trip there are really beautiful places I know it's expensive but it's really worth it
