Upper Antelope Canyon

Before we left Page, AZ both Susan and I wanted to visit Upper Antelope Canyon. Why and what is so special about this place. Well, because it is on the Navajo Reservation you need to book with one of the many tour groups in town. We went with Overland for no particular reason. The walking part through the slot canyon is about a half mile but the ride getting there rattled my bones.

The Navajo gave Upper Antelope Canyon the name of  Tse'bighanilini which means "the place where water runs through rocks". The canyon walls rise 120 feet from the stream bed. The canyon was formed by the erosion of Navajo sandstone mainly due to flash flooding. At this point I am going to let the pictures tell this fascinating adventure.

Just inside the entrance...lower right corner someone waiting to come in...gives an idea of how big this canyon is

Looking up the sun hitting a tumble weed stuck in the cravats

Appears as a wave

Sun shining in on this wall

The rock looks like it's bleeding

The shadow looks like Monument Valley

Leaving the canyon

The guide we had was wonderful in helping us set our cameras to get the best pictures. Thanks Vivian. All in all what a wonderful experience.