Northeastern Arizona

This corner of Arizona is relatively remote and almost all of it is Navajo or Hopi tribal land. While there are no cities, there are numerous small towns spread among the natural wonders of the region. Visitor can expect to see an array of geologic, historic and cultural wanders.

Here are a few of the major sights:

Monument Valley

Monument Valley is famous for its sandstone buttes that tower above the desert floor. The valley is frequently included as a backdrop for western movies. It is preserved and administered by Navajo Nation Parks.

Canyon de Chelly National Monument

Established in 1931, Canyon de Chelly National Monument is a vast parkland in northeastern Arizona. It is a region that contains evidence of human habitation dating back 5000 years. Bordering on the Navajo Nation, many Navajo live and work in the canyon. The Navajo administer the monument in cooperation with the National Park Service.

Hubble Trading Post National Historic Site

Established in 1878, the Hubbell Trading Post was a place of economic and cultural exchange between the Navajo and white settlers. The trading post operated until 1967 when the National Park Service purchased the site. 

Petrified Forest National Park

Named for its large deposits of petrified wood, Petrified Forest National Park is also rich in fossil fields and a landscape comprised of semi-desert steppes and badlands. The Petrified Forest was first designated a national monument in 1906 and then redesignated a national park in 1962. Visitors are offered opportunities for hiking, backpacking and horseback riding.