NAVAJO AND HOPI COUNTRY

Ancient cultural traditions of Native Americans—ways of life that have survived to the present—make this region of northeastern Arizona a special place. The hardworking Hopi have lived here longest. Ruins, occupied by their ancestors as long ago as 1,500 years, lie scattered over much of northeastern Arizona and adjacent states. The once warlike and greatly feared Navajo, who call themselves Diné, came relatively late, perhaps 500–700 years ago. Today, Navajo and Hopi welcome visitors who respect tribal customs and laws. Here you’ll have an opportunity to glimpse unique ways of life in a land of rare beauty.

Navajo National Monument: Two large prehistoric cliff dwellings have been amazingly well preserved at this national monument. You can see Betatakin from an overlook near the visitors center and hike to it on ranger-led day hikes. Keet Seel lies farther out, and is best visited on an overnight hike. (read more)

Monument Valley Navajo Tribal Park: This enchanting landscape of towering pinnacles and buttes will inspire you with awe.
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Canyon de Chelly National Monument: Exceptionally beautiful canyons, numerous prehistoric cliff dwellings, and a glimpse of traditional Navajo life will enchant and fascinate you. (read more)

Hubbell Trading Post National Historic Site: Visit an authentic 19th-century trading post full of old baskets, Navajo rugs, kachina dolls, hardware, and groceries. Guided tours of trader John Lorenzo Hubbell’s house illustrate life here during the early days.
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Walpi: Like other centuries-old Hopi villages, this one seems to grow right out of the mesa tops. Guided tours of Walpi tell about traditional customs. (read more)