Monument Valley provides some of the most distinctive images of the American West. The grand mesas, spires and buttes have been the backdrop for countless films and advertisements. Although each photographer tries to capture the beauty and vastness of the area, after visiting, one finds the true way to experience the grandeur of these rock formations.
     The area lies within the Navajo Indian Reservation on the Utah/Arizona border. In 1957 the Navajo Tribal Council established the park, making the area accessible to thousands of tourists who visit the region each year and provide a major source of income to the Navajo people. Today, over 400,000 tourists from all over the world visit Monument Valley each year.