Monument Valley Tribal Park lies within the Navajo Nation. The area holds a deep spiritual connection for the Navajo people. From their website: Monument Valley’s collection of crimson mesas and towering sandstone buttes capture colors that appear only in nature. The astonishing scenic beauty of the desert landscape also reflects the reverence Arizona’s tribal communities have for the land.
Monument Valley served as the backdrop for many western movies and TV shows over the years. John Wayne said it was one of his favorite places on earth. It was also featured in the movie Forrest Gump, at the point in the movie where Forrest decides to stop running. Forrest Gump Point photo is on the Utah post.
