In Northern Arizona, very near the Utah border, you'll find one of the USA's most photographed spots - Antelope Canyon - named for the herds of pronghorn antelope that once roamed the surrounding area. The canyons have been shaped by millions of years of water and wind erosion and part of the Navajo Nation.
To the Navajo, Antelope Canyon is a symbol of Mother Nature's power and gifts to the world. Due to the spiritual significance, the area can only be visited during a pre-booked tour. It's sacred enough to the Navajo people that anyone entering a canyon must do so with the utmost respect and manners.
There are actually five separate slot canyon sections. A slot canyon being a very narrow gorge with steep, high walls - some of them nearly 120 feet. The five sections are Upper Antelope Canyon, Rattle Snake Canyon, Owl Canyon, Mountain Sheep Canyon and Lower Antelope Canyon. Upper Antelope Canyon is probably the best known as it is the most photographed. The shape of the canyon allows fine sun beams to stream through making for an eerily beautiful photo.