MONUMENT VALLEY

July 7, 2013

We left Moab, Utah this morning and drove about 175 miles south to Monument Valley.  We're staying at the campground at Goulding in Monument Valley.  Goulding was established in the early 1920's as a trading post by Harry and Leone Goulding who conducted business with the local Navajo people.  The Gouldings were responsible for bringing "Hollywood" to Monument Valley when they convinced John Ford to use the beautiful setting for his film, Stagecoach, starring John Wayne.  Monument Valley has become an iconic setting for many other westerns since.  Even the current movie, "The Lone Ranger" was filmed in the area.  

We went to a popular overlook to take pictures of the sunset tonight.   The wind picked up suddenly and clouds blew in.  We could see rain sweeping across parts of the valley.  We didn't get rained on, but the wind blew in some great clouds for a nice sunset photograph.   

Sunset at Monument Valley

We're staying in this area for four days.