Canyon de Chelly Guided Jeep Tour

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Note that Tina and I booked and paid for this trip; we do not get any compensation for this video or any sales at Beauty Way Jeep. We just wanted to do a tour and figure if we can help out a small business, then that's just an added benefit.

Canyon de Chelly is an amazing area with a great historical significance. At first it was home to the Anasazi and, more recently, the Navajo. There are thousands of archaeological sites within and around the canyon. You can visit the canyon two ways; first, there are several overlooks from the top. This is how Tina and I visited it years ago. (Note there are no fees to visit this way.) There used to be one trail that went into the canyon The White House Ruins Trail but when we were there this time it was closed. Not sure when/if it will reopen.

The second way to visit the canyon is to hire a Navajo guide. The canyon itself is still home to many Navajo families. So guides are required to protect the privacy of the residents as well as the historical sites themselves. We were fascinated by the ruins and the history, so when Lee reached out and asked if we would like a tour, we said absolutely.

If you have any interest in history, especially Native American history, Canyon de Chelly does not disappoint. And a guide is the way to go. Lee has lived here his entire life, so he knows all of the stories, trails and locations to hear and see. He explained how the ruins were constructed, why they were built where they were, the thought that went into the layout and construction, the meaning of the petroglpyhs and much, much more. He knew where to get the best photographs, what books to read for more information...it was all extremely interesting and informative.

If you haven't been to Canyon de Chelly, I highly recommend it. And I definitely recommend hiring Lee for a tour through the canyon itself. It's an absolutely incredible place.

One last thing; when you are planning, ask what the best season would be to go. In the winter when we were there, a lot of the trails were covered in snow and it was unsafe to hike. The water levels further up the canyon were also high so we couldn't explore all the way in. We are definitely planning to go back when there are better conditions.

Music by Artlist

Ohad Ben Ari Prelude in E Minor

Patric Lemieux Begin Again

Yehezkel Raz Ballerina

Music by Epidemic Sound:

Lock the Gates Martin Hall

Big Sky Gavin Luke

Henyao Fredagsmys