Northeast Arizona at a Glance
The area that makes up the northeastern corner of Arizona
is dominated by the Navajo and Hopi Indian Reservations. The landscape of Northeast
Arizona is an expanse of unique rock formations in a desert-like climate, allowing
visitors to experience a part of the United
States unlike any other. One of the largest centers in this part of Arizona
is Chinle, whose name
means water outlet, in reference to the mouth of the Canyon de Chelly. Today,
Chinle is the departure point for the Canyon
de Chelly National Monument, which features evidence of the Southwest Indian
tribes who once inhabited this area. Tours through the canyon reveal Anasazi artwork
that was scrawled hundreds of years ago, a testament to the strong Indian heritage
that continues in the area today. Kayenta
is another town in Northeast Arizona that offers an array of accommodations and
services for visitors, as well as a small airport to facilitate transportation.
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