The One Place In Arizona That Must Be Seen To Be Believed
Arizona is a non-stop viewing pleasure. It’s home to the Grand Canyon, Monument Valley, and plenty of other iconic landscapes that most people would only be able to see in the movies or in their dreams. We’re fortunate to have those right in our backyard!
I think all of these places are gorgeous but if there’s any place that is dreamy and a rare find, it would have to be The Wave at Vermilion Cliffs National Monument.
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The Wave is located just a few hundred feet short of the Arizona-Utah border in the Vermilion Cliffs National Monument.
Slot canyons like Antelope Canyon are formed through water erosion, creating the soft, curvy lines and smooth surface. The Wave was formed through wind erosion to the sandstone, which created a grainy, more textured surface.
Tip: Most photographers like to visit midday when there are fewer shadows. Also be sure to use a wide angle lens to best capture the views.
Another great time to visit: the days following a storm. Pools like this can create a mirror-like effect and you'll often find little tadpoles come to life inside.
Have you had a chance to visit this incredible wonder? What was your experience like?
If you want to check out some more incredible rock formations that are a little more accessible, you may want to read up on Chiricahua National Monument in This Jaw Dropping Place In Arizona Will Blow You Away. The views you’ll find here definitely will!
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Monica is a Diné (Navajo) freelance writer and photographer based in the Southwest. Born in Gallup and raised in Phoenix, she is Tódich'ii'nii (Bitter Water People) and Tsi'naajinii (Black Streak Wood People). Monica is a staff writer for Only In Your State, photo editor for The Mesa Legend, and previously a staff writer for The Navajo Post. You can reach her at monica.d.spencer@gmail.com.
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