Antelope Canyon

I had the privilege of visiting Antelope Canyon on a road trip after spending a few days in Las Vegas. We rented a convertible and drove through the night to get there early in the morning when the light was just right. The experience was truly unforgettable, and we were both in awe of the beauty and serenity of the canyon.

Antelope Canyon is a stunning slot canyon located in the heart of Navajo Nation, near Page, Arizona. The canyon is divided into two sections, known as Upper and Lower Antelope Canyon, both of which are renowned for their natural beauty and unique rock formations. The canyon is the result of millions of years of erosion caused by flash floods, which have carved out intricate patterns and shapes into the sandstone walls.

The canyon is the result of millions of years of erosion caused by flash floods, which have carved out intricate patterns and shapes into the sandstone walls.

The Navajo people consider Antelope Canyon to be a sacred site, and it is easy to see why. The combination of the deep red rocks, swirling sand, and beams of light that shine through the narrow slots make for an otherworldly and almost spiritual experience. The canyon has played an important role in American Indian culture, and the Navajo continue to maintain and protect it to this day.

Little did we know, this trip would be one of the last we would take for a while, as the announcement of the government shelter-in-place for Covid-19 happened just a few days later.