Antelope Canyon, USA

For about 240 kilometers from the Grand Canyon there is another prominent landmark, Antelope Canyon. It is located on the territory of the Navajo Reservation, so travelers can get to the canyon only after paying a fee and being accompanied by a guide. Conditionally the canyon is divided into two - the top and bottom parts; they both feature incredibly beautiful rocky formations appealing to photographers from around the world. Visitors to these sites will have a great opportunity to stroll along the fabulously beautiful sandstone cliffs and through narrow slits, between which light barely comes, giving these places certain atmosphere of mystery.

Among other highlights of Antelope Canyon, history formations have to be mentioned. Bizarre sandy rocks, which you can enjoy today, are the result of rainwaters. Every year, during the rainy season, the canyon undergoes a lot of changes, and when the rains come to an end, the canyon becomes available to the public. During heavy rains, some areas are heavily flooded, so going for a walk in the rainy season is extremely dangerous. The bottom of the canyon is a complex maze of sandstone rocks. Rainwater forms narrow passages barely lighten by sun. Color of the rocks forming the canyon is orange-red resembling the color of antelopes’ skin. This remarkable coincidence has given name to the canyon. Next - Charyn Canyon