National Monument · AZ

Canyon de Chelly National Monument

This canyon is home to Diné families who raise livestock, grow crops and live here. People have lived in these canyons for nearly 5,000 years, which is longer than anyone has lived continuously on the Colorado Plateau. In this place called Tsegi, their homes and images tell us their stories. Today, the park and Navajo Nation work together to manage the rich cultural and natural resources.

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Photos

Farm in the canyon
Navajo families continue to live and farm in the canyon they call Tsegi
Hiking in the canyon
Visitors can enjoy a free ranger led hike into the canyon
View of Spider Rock from the overlook
Her home on top of Spider Rock, Spider Woman taught the Navajo people how to weave
View of the canyon from the White House Trail
The Navajo people call the canyon Tsegi meaning "within the rocks"
View of White House Ruin
Ancient Puebloans built villages like White House that offered opportunities for trade, ceremony, and social gatherings.

Activities

  • Auto and ATV
  • Scenic Driving
  • Camping
  • Guided Tours
  • Hiking
  • Junior Ranger Program
  • Shopping
  • Bookstore and Park Store