VERY INTERESTING: ANTELOPE CANYON

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Interesting Facts about Antelope Canyon


Antelope Canyon is one of the most beautiful landmarks on our planet. It attracts geologists, tourists, and photographers from all over the world. Antelope Canyon is also one of the most photographed canyons in the world. Its unique wavy carvings, eye-catching colors, and magnificent light beams make it attractive to everyone. Even if you haven’t known about Antelope Canyon previously, I am sure you have seen its pictures as background on your phone or pc.


Now, let’s learn some interesting facts about Antelope Canyon.

  • Local Navajos named the canyon Antelope because according to their story, herds of antelopes once grazed in the area during the wintertime.
  • Antelope canyon consists of two separate canyons: Upper and Lower Antelope canyon. Upper Antelope Canyon is known as “The Crack” and Lower Antelope Canyon is “The Corkscrew”.
  • Upper Antelope Canyon attracts more visitors than the other as its entrance and most of its length locates at the ground level and do not require climbing. 


  • Upper Antelope Canyon also displays glorious radiating beams during summertime. If the sole purpose is to see those beams, you should visit the canyon between March 20 and October 7.
  • Lower Antelope Canyon, as locals call it Hazdistazi (spiral rock arches), locates several miles away from Upper Antelope Canyon. However, its geological structure makes it harder to see its overall beauty. Tourists need to climb in pre-installed staircases and require abundant hiking on uneven grounds.
  • Not everyone is allowed to visit Antelope Canyon since it locates in the Navajo Land. Tourists can gain access to the site through authorized guides only.
  • Antelope Canyon is a slot canyon that runs in northern Arizona. Slot canyons are narrow and deep drainage channels that are formed as a result of water gushing through rocks. Simply speaking, slot canyons begins with a tiny crack and rain flooding carves its way through those cracks and makes it deeper and wider over time.  

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