Monument Valley

#UnplugGetOut Monument Valley is one of the iconic features of the Southwest. It is located just south of the Utah/Arizona border. You can see the giant rock formations towering above the valley floor from miles away. This park sits in and is maintained by Navajo Nation. The main tourist attractions are the visitor center with a museum and the 17 mile drive through the park. Guided tours are available, but we recommend that you drive it yourself. You will need some ground clearance to make it through the potholes and washed out areas, but shouldn't need anything more than what a standard SUV offers. The tours take you through the park on the back of a safari type vehicle that leaves you exposed to all of the blowing dust. Make sure to stop by the visitor center if you plan on hiking anywhere, as hiking is only allowed in a limited area. There are horseback tours that run $58 to $195 depending on how much of the park you want to see. They are for ages 8 and up. Finally, make sure to stop off at the Hogan Village at the top of the valley road to see the traditional Navajo dwelling. These 400 - 1000 foot mesas are definitely worth seeing if you are down in the four corners area. 
Activity rating: 0-10
 Kid fun: 4 Difficulty: 0 
Cost: $20/vehicle (4 persons max)