Antelope Slot Canyon Page Az
Antelope Slot Canyon Page Az Hotels
Antelope Canyon is one of the most recognized slot canyons in the American Southwest. It is located on Navajo land just east of Page, AZ. Antelope Canyon includes two separate, scenic slot canyon sections, referred to individually as 'Upper Antelope Canyon' or 'The Crack'; and 'Lower Antelope Canyon' or 'The Corkscrew'. The Navajo name for Upper Antelope Canyon is Tsé bighánílíní, which means 'the place where water runs through rocks'. Lower Antelope Canyon is Hazdistazí, called 'Hasdestwazi' by the Navajo Parks and Recreation Department, or 'spiral rock arches'. Antelope Canyon was formed primarily by flash flood erosion of the Navajo Sandstone, as well other sub-aerial processes such as heavy rain fall during monsoon season. Over time, the erosion created corridors that continue to grow wider as the hard edges of the stone gets smoother to form the characterisic flowing shapes in the rock. The sunlight in this slot canyon creeps into the dark passageways from above in the form of what appears to be etherial beams of light. It is for this reason that Antelope Canyon has become many photographers' dream subject.
Mystical Antelope Canyon Slot canyons in the Page, AZ, area are located on Navajo Indian Tribal Lands, therefore, a guided tour is required to enter them, but no vacation to Northern Arizona would be complete without a visit to at least one. Antelope Slot Canyon Tours by Chief Tsosie is located in Page Arizona, right next to Lake Powell, in the center of the Grand Circle. Navajo owned and operated by Chief Tsosie, you'll enjoy our personal tour of the breathtaking Antelope Canyon and other spectacular adventures! Our central location in the town of Page gives everyone the opportunity to explore the area. A full day on the lake is a must! Kayaking, boating or just a swim from the beach is easily done right here. From Lake Powell, Antelope Canyon, Colorado River, Zion National Park, Bryce Canyon, Grand Canyon and so much more.
Antelope Slot Canyon Tours Page Az
Antelope Slot Canyon Page Az
Both upper and lower Antelope Canyon can only be viewed and experienced on a guided tour. It is open 365 days a year, but tours are weather dependent. No slot canyon tours are available when risk of a flash flood is present. Therefore, it is best to plan your trip outside of monsoon season, which is generally late June though the month of August. In October of 2006, a flood occurred that lasted 36 hour which caused the Tribal Park Authorities to close Lower Antelope Canyon for five months. Make sure to check the status of your tour before you embark on your journey to the Great Southwest.