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man rides horse along cliff in monument valley park with red rocks and caverns during the day

man rides horse along cliff in monument valley park with red rocks and caverns during the day

Monument Valley Navajo Tribal Park (Arizona/Utah)

Spanning the border between northern Arizona and southern Utah, this park is famous for its deep red and yellow hues, as well as its tall sandstone buttes. The historic home of the Navajo people, Monument Valley is an iconic backdrop for some of Hollywood’s most famous Western films.

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