Picture Above: Lower Antelope Canyon

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Finally (After almost 6 years), I got a chance to visit these beautiful places in Arizona. This was a 6 days 5 nights trip.We did plenty of activities during the day while alternating between camping and hotelling during the nights. Seven days, six nights would have been ideal and less rushed, but unfortunately, none of us could afford to take so many days off.

This has got to be one of the most scenic trips I have taken in U.S. The Antelope Canyon was absolutely amazing. People call it a paradise for photographers... and they're not exaggerating at all! If you don't mind some easy-moderate climbing, the Lower Antelope Canyon is more fun and adventurous, not to mention less crowded. The Upper Antelope Canyon is easily accessible, and is known for the sunlight casting into the canyon (therefore, you must book the tour around noon time to catch this famous moment.) However, the Upper Antelope Canyon has become very popular tourist spot. It could be frustrating sometimes for photographers because of the crowdiness.

The Horseshoes Bend in Page , AZ. and the Goosenecks Park in Utah offered breath-taking views of Colorado and San Juan rivers. Monument Valley and Canyon De Chelly are Indian Reservation areas. Although you can certainly view some of the landscape by driving on your own, consider taking a jeep or horseback riding tour, which can take you to restricted areas to visit some historical sites. I highly recommend the tours!


Visit the Northern Arizona Trip 2004 photo album!