The Wild Southwest
Traveling to places that amaze and astound, going beyond the imagination. The land is a storyteller and we are the listeners.
Native Culture & History
It is important to acknowledge the U.S. National Parks efforts in the preservation of this land for historical, educational, and environmental purposes. The land within the parks are undeniably a beautiful treasure to share, however we must always acknowledge and respect the indigenous inhabitants of the land from whom we have borrowed it from. The photos that were taken and the stories that were told wouldn’t exist without the preservation of this land and the great hospitality of our Navajo guide Milton; who’s indigenous name translates to “two feathers of an eagle.”
Tuzigoot National Monument (Left), Montezuma Castle (Middle) & Wupatki National Monument (Right) provide cultural insight on village life many years ago. Using local building materials Tuzigoot is comprised of flat rock, Montezuma with limestone and Wupatki combining limestone & sandstone. These pueblos showcase resourcefulness and resilience.
Natural Wonders
Lower Antelope Canyon
Located on Navajo land and managed by licensed Navajo operators, Lower Antelope Canyon was once only a migration path and now an adventure styled tour. Flash floods, erosion and wind continually create the indescribable formations. Guides weave you through the walkways providing history on the canyon. A limestone bald eagle can be found in the formation.
Horseshoe Bend
Named after its U-shaped bend in the Colorado river, Horseshoe Bend is a lookout point near Page to admire the natural beauty and recreational water activities below.
Red Rock Scenic Byway is a 7.5 mile long route in Sedona through sandstone mountains. Surrounded by these natural land formations create that iconic western movie feeling.
Meteor Crater National Landmark
Among the miles of barren flat desert terrain is the world’s best preserved meteor crater impact site. Signs line the roadway to experience the view.
Painted Desert & Petrified Forest
The Petrified Forest is wood almost composed of solid quartz once formed by trees washed into ancient rivers, then buried with minerals seeping into the porous wood. A kaleidoscopic effect is created by iron, manganese and carbon mixing with the quartz. The Painted Desert transports you into an otherworldly experience with the colorful mountainous badlands.
Grand Canyon
Photos are unable to capture the depth and magnitude of the canyon’s beauty; every angle, at any hour, offers a different perspective on this natural wonder. As the sun rises over the canyon, it unveils warm cliffside auburns and cool violet shadows, creating a living painting before your eyes. The canyon is brimming with life—native animals migrate, vegetation blooms, and its own weather system churns frequently and unforgivingly. Rich in historical and geographical significance, this place leaves visitors with a deep reverence for its grandeur.
Route 66
Connecting Chicago to California, Route 66 is famed as an American classic roadway, symbolizing cross-country mobility. Its legacy lives on through eclectic gift shops, vintage gas stations, and roadside motels. Famous cities and spots pictured: Williams, Winslow (Standing on the Corner), Jack Rabbit, and Wigwam Motel.
