Antelope | The Power of Water

I almost didn’t go to Antelope Canyon. What a serious mistake that would have been! I luckily looked it up earlier in the week and learned that you need reservations as it’s on Navajo Land so can only be accessed by private tour companies. 

There are only two companies that tour the Lower Canyon and I went through Ken’s Tour Company. The beginning definitely felt very touristy, going up to a window to confirm your reservation, then standing in line in groups of 15 for the tour. The entrance is so congested, it feels like the start of a ride at Disneyworld.

But then you descend the series of steps into this other world. The slot canyons were formed through flash floods. The shapes and colors of the rocks capture the eye instantly. It’s a photographers dream. And made me wish I had more than just my iPhone camera! (GoPro style cameras were not allowed)

Everything about the canyon mesmerized me and made me forget the tourist feel at the beginning. I will sing it’s praises and recommend others to visit!

I stopped by Horseshoe Bend before heading to the Grand Canyon. This I will say was not worth the hoards of people. I may have been spoiled - with it being November and off season, most every where else has been pretty quiet with not as many people. But, this was the Sunday before Thanksgiving and people were out. 

The view itself was pretty - the water level was low but the sparkling of the blue and green of the water grabbed my eyes. The way the river curves around the tall middle rock. 

These two spots definitely showcased the shaping power of water!