Today we had a 3:15 pm tour scheduled for the Lower Antelope Canyon, so we hung out for the morning and early afternoon. Walked around the campground, which is bigger than I thought. Then headed out for the tour.
This slot canyon was even more impressive than yesterday's canyon! It was more organized, from a tourist perspective. We have been very impressed with the Covid standards dictated by the Navajo Nation. Everyone on the tour, which was limited to 7 in each group, needed to wear a mask at all times, even when taking pictures, and they took our temps upon arrival. The lower canyon apparently is narrower than the upper canyon. Our young Navajo guide was fairly new, but was a very capable and informative guide. These tours are not as educationally focused as the Nat Geo or the Road Scholar tours. The guides didn't know the geology details, or the history of the Navajo nation. But, they knew the canyons. This guide pointed out all of the images/animals/people in the rock formations. It reminded me of looking at the clouds and finding all of the images in the cloud formations. He also was very willing to tell us where the best photo shots were, and to take photos of us, as well as to show us how to get certain images on our cameras. But the canyon was AMAZING. We really, really liked these formations and the many, vibrant colors. Again, the power of water on sandstone, and the beauty of nature. Many famous photos have been taken of this place.
After this, we drove over to the dam again, as I wanted to walk across the bridge. It is big and long, and I wanted to see the view of the dam closer up. The Visitor Center is right there, which was closed, but also afforded great views of the dam and the Colorado River.
Lower Antelope Canyon phots (lots):
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| Setting sun and reflection on Colorado River below the dam |
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