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In December of 2009 I visited Monument Valley once again. It was excellent to be able to leave the snow-bound Grand Canyon South Rim and drive to lower, warmer elevations.

On the way there we made a detour to Horseshoe Bend, a famed overlook in the Marble Canyon area of Grand Canyon. It was my first visit to this site, only a few miles south of Page along route 89, and a three-quarter-mile hike from the highway. The parking area and trailhead are obvious along the west side of the road.

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The day in Monument Valley started with some misty clouds and a little snow.

one of The Mittens and Merrick Butte

The Mittens

Elephant Butte (I think)

The Three Sisters

one of the many common stray dogs found on the Navajo Reservation

“Hey Spike, can we run alongside Jamie’s car for awhile?! C’mon Spike, can we?!?!?!”

I love Monument Valley.

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