navajo reservation

First of all, writing a review of the entire reservation is like writing a review of the state of Arizona. It's really not possible. The reservation is huge. There are, I think, 200,000 residents. There are lots of things to do- Hubbell Trading post, Canyon de Chelly, Monument Valley, Bisti Badlands, etc. If you are interested in outdoor activities and learning about Navajo culture, you will probably like it.My best advice is to drive carefully. Do not rely on GPS. Get a map! A good map. This is a very rural area. Watch out for wildlife on the road. I have seen entire herds of sheep. Do not drive at night if you are unfamilar with the area. Make sure you have a full tank of gas and that your car is in good condition.

Loved the lamb stee in the mountains and the very bread! They make tacos and pizzas from this bread. And sopapiia. Yummmmmy

My two friends and I traveled around Northern Arizona and New Mexico. Our most memorable experience was the royal-like treatment we received throughout the reservations we visited. Hotel and attraction staff warmly welcomed us warmly, but the most heart-warming welcome was by the locals who would ask they could help us or they would explain a little about the Navajo culture and history and teenagers and young adult men who held doors open for us and volunteered to carry our luggage. These acts of respect and kindness followed us everywhere throughout the reservation. We felt like royalty. Thank you.Queen Donna, Queen Pat, and Queen Barbara

Visited the Navajo Nation for a class assignment. Gallup offered many areas of interest from the Navajo "Rez" and the nightly Navajo ceremonial dance at the town square. The way of life and the pride of this tribe was fascinating and definitely a must see for anyone with Indian history interest. Would visit again whenever possible.

Living in this area my whole life. I would say this isnt such a bad place to visit. Even though its kinda nerve racking to find the spot. But entering the location into your Gsp would be totally helpful. its a piece of the Navajo Culture History. Nothing negative about this place at all very interesting :)

We got to talk to a ancient healer and it was a great live history and love class. Actually there are no words to describe the felling.I will definetely go back there.

the navajo have some some fantastic landmarks, and i have seen many and travelled miles over their lands,the one thing that lets them down is not getting rid of litter that is strewn about the verges on roadsides. and on some of their sites in general, mostly empty beer whisky wine bottles and so on.the water feature ths year in june at the widow rock was disgusting i am sorry to say. the scenery and rock formations that nature made are always worth looking at.

The Navajo Nation has done a great job of improving the site at Window Rock. The monument to the Code Talkers and the fountain are very impressive. There are so many things to see and do on the Rez it would be hard to list them all. Here are a few:1. Canyon de Chelly - Chinle(especially the North Rim)2. Window Rock - Window Rock3. Wheatfields Lake - Wheatfields3. Lukuchukai - the drive to this town from Window Rock is remote and amazing. It is a view of the Rez most visitors seldom see.

Window Rock park features a remarkable view, a memorial to Navajo code talkers, and friendly Navajo artists with beautiful work available for sale. We did not hike up to the window rock, but enjoyed the visit from below. The Dine' (Navajo) were consistently welcoming, informative and helpful.

Incredible natural beauty awaits you when you visit the Navajo Reservation in Window Rock, Arizona. Window Rock is the capital of the Navajo Nation, a sovereign nation within the United States of America. The most famous landmark in Window Rock is the namesake Window Rock formation, a beautiful rock outcropping with a large opening that was formed after millions of years of erosion.A tribute to the Navajo Code-Talkers of World War II, immortalized in the movie by the same name, is located at the base of Window Rock. Also in town you can find many of the offices of the Navajo Nation government including their schools and public safety.A drive through the Navajo Reservation will present you with scenery you will remember from many movies and even car commercials. One must remember that these lands are sacred to the Navajo people and absolutely no collecting or disturbing of any rocks, pottery, artifacts, petroglyphs and any other item is allowed on the reservation. There are other regulations and restrictions for firearms, alcohol, and other products hen entering and traversing the Navajo Reservation. Photography of the beautiful natural scenery is certainly allowed and expected, but photographing individuals, private residences and other situations is prohibited without first obtaining permission from the people being photographed. You wouldn't want people standing on your front yard taking pictures of you in your home, in your yard, or while you were shopping for groceries, and neither do they.The Navajo Reservation has warm, friendly residents who are proud of their heritage and culture and are happy to share the beauty of their area with you. All they ask is that you respect their customs and culture and never take anything from their lands without getting approval first.

Beautiful and serene park underneath the red stone Window Rock Arch. A fitting tribute to the 200 plus Marines who helped win the war in the Pacific using their Navajo language to communicate and stymie the Japanese efforts to break our codes.

Yes, it is a beautiful land with wonderful people, but there are stray dogs everywhere and believe it or not, there is an epidemic of Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever in them. Some towns on the Navajo Nation have hundreds of stray or unrestrained dogs - many of whom are loaded with ticks. In some towns a majority of the dogs have evidence of previous infection with Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever. So be careful, it is a bad disease. See a doctor if you get a fever - that's the recommendation of the CDC.

Arrived at window rock formation and the wind talkers monument. It was interesting to see, but we were on our way to another place at the time. I would not have made the 1/2 hr trip off the highway just for this, although it was interesting

This is a place that the Dine, or Navajo, people have made their home, even though historians tell us that they have arrived here within historical times and have their ancient roots much farther to the north. It is a place that can strike you as either barren or beautiful, depending on the time you take to understand it. I subscribe to the latter view, with the beauty coming not just from the scenery but from the culture and people. It is worth visiting, and respecting when you are interacting with it.

We visited Window Rock as it was along the way since we have to stay near Window Rock for the night. I definitely would not recommend driving all the way to view this attraction as it is the only attraction besides a couple of statues in the Navajo Reservation.