Hi All,
There are a total of ten overlooks at Canyon de Chelly. At most overlooks there is a few hundred yard trail across the slick rock plateau to access the edge.
This is a representative section of canyon with rows of Cottonwood trees outlining the river.
The black streaks are mineral deposits called varnish. Look closely below the varnish
and you see ruins at the base of the wall. These dwellings were occupied in the 10th to 13th centuries.
Erosion patterns like this makes it easy to imagine water rushing through the canyon and around the rocks.
Another dwelling, this one called Antelope House.
This is Tunnel Canyon. All the trees grow where the rivers meet.
Another set of dwellings called White House.
This chimney called Spider Rock stands at the junction of Monument Canyon and Canyon de Chelly.
Love,
Sandy & Carl
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