Antelope Canyon and Horseshoe Bend
The next day we ventured out to Antelope Canyon, and finished at Horseshoe Bend. Antelope Canyon is broken up into two different parts – lower and upper. The lower part is actually underground, whereas the upper part is not. We had a tour guide take us through the Lower Antelope Canyon.
Originally, we were going to try to go through the canyon without a tour guide. However, we realized that they would not let us through it without one. When we asked our guide about it, she explained that a few years prior it had been open to the public to walk through alone. However, a group of about 12 people did not listen when they received warning of flash floods because it was still sunshine outside. They unfortunately passed away in the floods, and since then the reservation has not risked anything like that happening again.
After learning this, we understood more of the culture. We had a lot of fun with our tour guide! She showed us different “creatures” within the rocks, and helped take photos of us.
Horseshoe Bend was a beautiful place to visit after Antelope Canyon. I loved the view, and it was a nice break from the fast pace the trip had been at.
