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the shoreline near some of the most scenic stretches of Lake
Powell, the Navajo Nation-owned and operated marina offers
a full service boat launching ramp, a serene lagoon perfect
for swimming, a beach and plenty of parking. 
The Asááyi Lake (Ah-sy-yeh) is the ideal place for outdoor
camping, canoeing, trout fishing, and picnicking. Asááyi Lake
is a 36 acre alpine lake surrounded by the beautiful Chuska
Mountains. 
Berland
Lake is hidden in the beautiful Chuska Mountains. This lake
is a favorite among fisherman due to the perfect angling of
the mountains and the abundance of warm water catfish. 
Visit the mysterious and scenic Bisti Badlands! Bisti is the
Navajo word for badlands. When traveling to this remote part
of the desert you will see over 4,000 acres of eroded rocks
and colorful mounds. The Bisti Badlands at one time held an
ancient lake! 
Nowhere in Navajoland is the blend of past tradition and present
culture more evident than at Canyon de Chelly National Monument.
The Navajo people still have a mystical bond to this redstone
canyon that cuts an almost tropical path of trees and flowers
through the desert. Canyon de Chelly is home to several periods
of Indian culture dating from 350 A.D. to 1300 A.D., and the
26-mile canyon's sheer cliffs range from 30 to more than 1,000
feet, providing a spectacular backdrop for hundreds of Anasazi
ruins, as well as modern Navajo homes and farms. The visitor's
center offers details and maps to all of the canyon's many
world-famous sites, including Spider Rock, White House Ruins
and Canyon del Muerto. From the sandy canyon floor by all-
terrain vehicle, or from the rim on a self-guided tour by
car, Canyon de Chelly is one of Navajoland's most popular
all-day adventures. 
The
Chaco Culture Park is remarkable for its monumental public
and ceremonial buildings, and of course its distinctive architecture.
This remote park is located in beautiful northwestern New
Mexico. The park features more than a dozen Anasazi ruins.
The architectural ruins remain as a strong testament to the
accomplishments of this vanished civilization. 
Located
a few miles from the Navajoland border town of Gallup, New
Mexico the 5500 foot Church Rock stands tall. Church Rock
is also known as “Nature’s church steeple.” This large tower
of sandstone has been formed over thousands of years, and
is a great photo opportunity! 
Coal
Mine Canyon, just southeast of Navajo Nation, is a striking combination
of red mudstone, bleached white rock and coal streaks. There
are picnic tables on the rim of the canyon, and the play of
sunlight off the different colors of rock make for picturesque
photography. For more info, call 928-871-6647. 
Visit the first tribally controlled community college in the
United States. Dine College was established in 1968 and it
is known for encouraging Navajo youth to become contributing
members of the Navajo Nation. Located on the beautiful Dine
college campus is the six story Hogan shaped Hatathli Museum
and Art Gallery. The Hatathli Center features many Native
American exhibits, as well as authentic Navajo arts and crafts.
Dinosaur
Tracks, just west of Navajo Nation, is one of the most fun spots
to visit in Navajoland. Not just because of the spectacle
of seeing perfectly preserved footprints left clearly in the
sandstone by a prehistoric creature some 200 million years
ago, but also because of the colorful and engaging Navajos
who sell arts and crafts (and sodas and snacks) just a few
feet from the jurassic tracks. 
El Capitan towers 1,500 feet in height and is located north
of Kayenta. It has been said that El Capitan is also known
as “Aghaa’la", which means, much wool. Legends have been told
that the name “much wool” refers to the custom of scraping
deer hides on the coarse basalt that eventually piled up the
wool along the sides. El Capitan is of ceremonial importance
to the Navajos. 
Plenty of vehicles stop on the side of the road near the pair
of lonely sandstone towers jutting out from the flatlands
east of Navajo Nation. To everyone who sees these formations,
they look exactly like their name: Elephant Feet. There is
no visitor center, but that's part of the beauty of these
pachyderm formations — you can walk right up and touch the
"toes" of these rocks. (Photo hint: give the camera to a friend,
stand between the "feet," and tell your friend to frame the
shot so that it cuts off the top of the rock formations. This
way it looks like you really are at the feet of a giant elephant!)
Your visit to Navajoland would not be complete without a stop
at the Four Corners Monument. This is the only site in the
country where the corners of four states — Arizona, Colorado,
New Mexico and Utah — come together. Four Corners Navajo Tribal
Park has a visitor center, a demonstration center, Navajo
arts and crafts booths, picnic tables and portable restrooms.
For more info, call 928-871-6647 or write to P.O. Box 9000,
Window Rock, AZ 86515. 
Visit
and explore one of nature’s greatest wonders! The Grand Canyon
is more than one mile deep and between four and eighteen miles
wide. Within the Canyon, the Colorado River drops 2,215 feet
while being channeled into ever-narrower paths. With more
than a dozen geologic layers visible at the Grand Canyon,
you are sure to be amazed. Grand Canyon National Park is a
World Heritage Site. 
Grand Falls, located northeast of Flagstaff is a spectacular
site to see! The Grand Falls are said to be larger than the
Niagara Falls when flowing. When exploring the Grand Falls
you will see old lava flows and contrasting sandstone. 
The
Navajo Nation Trading Post has been a part of the Indian Country
landscape since 1870. It is located in the heart of the Navajo
Nation, Navajo Nation, Arizona. The Trading Post has been restored
to capture much of its original character, and remains a working
trading post today serving much of the local Navajo community.
Visitors will find authentic Indian arts & crafts, Indian
jewelry, pottery, sandpaintings, kachina dolls, rugs, and
clothing. The selection and quality merchandise will satisfy
not only the serious collector, but the casual souvenir hunter
and everyone in between. 
Visit the Hopi Cultural Center and Museum located in Second
Mesa, Arizona. The Cultural Center contains Hopi arts and
crafts, historic pottery, weavings, woodcarvings, and silver.
There is also a delicious restaurant located on site at the
Cultural Center. Learn about the Hopi people, and trace their
history as you visit the very informative museum. 
The
oldest continuously operated trading post in the United States,
Hubbell Trading Post is an important thread in the fabric
of Navajo history. Established in 1876, this mercantile and
others founded by John Lorenzo Hubbell came to be the lifeline
of supplies for Navajos looking to re-establish themselves
following the "Long Walk" of 1864. It was also a place for
Navajos to meet and socialize in the days before the advent
of the automobile. Today, the trading post still sells groceries
and dry goods, but it is also a National Historic Site, and
features a bookstore, exhibits, rug-weaving demonstrations
and picnic tables. Visitors can also take a self-guided tour
of the grounds and a Ranger-guided tour of the original Hubbell
home. Summer hours are 8 a.m.-6 p.m. (5 p.m. closure in winter).
For more info, call 928-755-3475, write to P.O. Box 150, Ganado,
AZ 86505, or go to the Web site at "www.nps.gov/hutr". 
The Kayenta Visitor’s Center, completed in 1995, houses an
array of cultural resources in a traditional Hogan-shaped
building. Complete travel information can be found at the
2,400-square-foot center, which also features a museum with
exhibits of Navajo history and cultural artifacts. Native
American arts & crafts demonstrations are done on the premises,
and videotapes of the surrounding areas are available for
viewing. The gift shop features fine quality Navajo arts,
crafts, literature and music. When evening arrives, the outdoor
amphitheatre often features native dancing and performances.
From a picnic ground and overlook, this Navajo Tribal Park
offers visitors a fantastic view of the deep, narrow gorge
of the Little Colorado River. The finely layered upper limestone
cliffs contrast with the massive sandstone below, evidence
of a shallow sea that existed in this desertscape some 250
million years ago. Navajo vendors from around the area regularly
sell their arts and crafts here at prices far below most curio
and gift shops. 
You have heard of Lipton Tea right? Well, this is Lupton tea.
A few miles from the town of Lupton, a natural rock formation
is known simply as the “tea pot.” Outlined perfectly by the
surrounding sandstone cliffs, this rock looks ready to pour
a steaming cup of tea as it sits atop a ridge several hundred
feet above the highway. 
Many Farms Lake is an excellent place to fish for catfish!
Located not too far from Canyon de Chelly is this perfect
reservoir. Although the lake is open to the public, you must
have a permit to fish and use a boat on the lake. 
One
of the centerpieces of beauty on Navajoland — and one of the
world's most recognized landscapes — is Monument Valley Navajo
Tribal Park. Beautiful red sandstones push skyward from the
vast expanse of desert floor, creating a striking set of formations
that stand together against an umbrella of blue skies. This
enchanting earthscape is so inspiring and magnificent that
it is one of the most photographed sites in America — and
has become synonymous with our vision of the great Southwest.
For more information, call (435) 727-3353, or write to P.O.
Box 360289, Monument Valley, UT 84536, or visit the Web site
at 
The Navajo Bridge is the only bridge that allows you to cross
the Colorado River for a stretch of 600 miles! The original
bridge was built in 1929, however due to load limits the bridge
was rebuilt. The 1929 Navajo Bridge remains a pedestrian bridge
today. 
The modern Navajo Museum is dedicated to preserving and interpreting
the rich and unique culture of the Navajo Nation. Native displays,
a book and gift shop, snack bar, auditorium, outdoor amphitheater,
information kiosk, library and on-site authentic Navajo hogan
complete the center. 
The Navajo Arts and Crafts Enterprise was established in 1941.
With over 50 years of experience, the Navajo Arts and Crafts
Enterprise offers the finest quality of products! Each item
that you purchase from the Enterprise is guaranteed to be
authentic and handcrafted. The Navajo Arts and Crafts Enterprise
has four different locations in Navajoland. There is a location
in Window Rock, Kayenta, Chinle, and Cameron. Take home a
piece of Navajo tradition and history with you! (Note: Distance
is to location in Window Rock, Arizona) 
See the Navajo Nation government in action as the 88 Council
delegates (representing 110 Navajo Nation chapters, or communities)
discuss critical issues and enact legislation to determine
the future of the Navajo people. Reorganized in 1991 to form
a three-branch system (executive, legislative and judicial),
the Navajos conduct what is considered to be the most sophisticated
form of Indian government. While the Council is in session,
you'll likely hear delegates carry on the tradition by speaking
in Navajo, providing a perfect example of how the Navajo Nation
retains its valuable cultural heritage while forging ahead
with modern progress. When the Council is not in session,
legislative work is done by 12 "standing committees" of the
Council. Inside the circular Council Chambers, the walls are
adorned with colorful murals that depict the history of the
Navajo people and the Navajo way of life. For more information
about tours, call 928-871-6417 or write to P.O. Box 1400,
Window Rock, AZ 86515. 
The
Navajo Nation Zoo and Botanical Park in Window Rock is a sanctuary
for nature and the spirit, and we are proud to be the only
"tribal zoo" in America. Animals reside in truly natural habitats
surrounded by native vegetation and rock scenery. Most of
the animals here are native to the Navajo Nation, and they
are part of the zoo's dedication to exhibit animals and plants
important in Navajo history and culture.
Step back in time and capture a glimpse of Arizona's two largest
ruins — Betatakin and Kiet Seel. See how the ancient ones
lived more than 900 years ago. Beautifully preserved ruins
can be seen from Betatakin Overlook, which also has a modern
visitor center and replicas of ancient hogans and sweat lodges
on the grounds. For those who want to see the ruins up-close,
full-day hikes are also offered. For more info, call 928-672-2700
or write to HC-71, Box 3, Tonalea, AZ 86044. Hours are 8 a.m.
to 5 p.m. (closed on all major holidays). 
The
Navajo Veteran’s Memorial is located in Window Rock, Arizona,
which is the Navajo Nation’s capital. The Navajo people recently
built the memorial to honor the men who served in the US military
as Navajo Code Talkers in World War II. These veterans used
the native language to create a code that was never broken
by the enemy. The park is open daily from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
The Oljato Trading Post was built in 1921 by Navajo leader,
Hashkenijni. Today the Trading Post is considered the neighborhood
store and hasn’t changed much in the past 77 years. Oljato
trading Post is located in the northwestern part of the Navajo
Nation, 14 miles west of Monument Valley. The Trading Post
contains a museum where you can view vintage photographs,
rug weaving supplies, and traditional clothing. Many customers
and employees of the trading post still speak in the Navajo
language, and still use their bartering skills. When visiting
the Oljato Trading Post you will find groceries, Native American
arts and crafts, and general merchandise. 
The
best fishing in Navajoland for catfish, Red Lake has several
miles of shoreline that ranges from willowy marsh banks on
the east to jagged sandstone shores on the west. Channel and
War Water Catfish patrol the lake, using their whiskers to
feel for food among the undercut banks and dense underwater
growth. Perfect for predawn or sundown fishing. 
This
1700 foot dormant volcano is a sacred rock to the Navajo people.
There are many different Navajo legends that tell the story
behind the name of the volcano. Due to the Navajo’s belief
that the volcano is sacred, climbers are not able to climb
or hike Shiprock. 
Through only a subdivided stone building, the St. Michaels
Historical Museum offers some of the best insight into the
Navajo culture of the early 20th century. Established in 1898,
the St. Michaels Mission of Franciscan Friars fashioned an
influence on Navajos with their religious and school teachings.
The Mission still plays an active role in Navajo life, and
is open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday-Friday from Memorial
Day through Labor Day. For more info, call 928-871-4171 or
write to P.O. Box 680, St. Michaels, AZ 86511. 
The Todacheene Lake is located about a mile off of State Highway
134. Although this lake is not large in size it is stocked
with trout, and is an excellent place for fishing! You will
be impressed with the beautiful green scenery surrounding
the lake. 
If you are looking for the perfect spot to venture off with
your family for the day, the Tsaile Lake is the perfect spot.
Enjoy excellent fishing, and peaceful surroundings. The Tsaile
Lake is located just South of Dine College. Don’t forget your
permits. 
Wheatfields
Lake is one of the most popular destinations for fishing,
camping, picnics and other outdoor adventures in Navajoland.
You can cast your line just a few feet off the road, or you
can drive around to the opposite side of the lake and launch
your fishing boat near the base of the Chuska Mountains. 
A well-known lake by the locals, Whiskey Lake is a beautiful
lake surrounded by enormous alpine trees. If you enjoy fishing
this lake is full of Rainbow and Cutthroat trout. Remember
your permits. 
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