Welcome to the Land of Lake & Stone
Wanderer's Guide

Welcome to the high desert near Page, Arizona, USA - a land where time has written its history in stone, one grain of sand at a time. Here, nature’s storytelling takes shape in the form of slot canyons, narrow corridors of swirling sandstone that lead you through ancient tales carved by flash floods and desert winds. Sometimes referred to as cathedrals of sandstone, the canyons bear the fingerprints of time, etched in striations. Walking their hushed corridors feels like stepping into a story still being told, where the history echos and the earth itself leans in to listen.

The place where water runs through rock.
Known in Navajo as Tsé bighánílíní, or 'the place where water runs through rock,' the slot canyons are places of beauty, spirit, and story – where the land speaks, and we are reminded to walk with care and reverence.
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Helpful planning tips
Leave no trace

Page, Arizona and the surrounding areas receive millions of visitors each year. It is important for each of us to do our part to preserve and protect this irreplaceble and beautiful natural environment. Water conservation, respecting wildlife, proper waste disposal, and leaving nature untouched are a few basics to practice. Learn more about the 'Leave No Trace' principles here.


Tips before your tour
  • Please arrive early for your tour (check tour company - typically 30 mins before start time)
  • Drink plenty of water on tour day and before your hike.
  • Be prepared. Many tours will involve a bumpy ride to the start of the trail.
  • Dress in layers to accommodate changing temperatures.
  • Wear closed toed shoes.
  • Check your tour's difficulty level and accessibility.
  • Typically tours only allow clear bags, if they allow bags at all. Check your tour.
  • Thoroughly review your tour's policies, including service animals, cancellations, and details about restrictions due to health conditions.

Other Resources
City of Page,
Arizona, USA
Official Site of the
Navajo Nation
Things to bring
Remember, for all canyon tours you'll be carrying everything in and everything out. So don't bring too much!
Water/Drinks*
Sunscreen*
Non-perishable, Small Snacks*
Hat/Handkerchief (especially if windy)
A walking stick (encouraged for some tours)
Camera Cover (if you bring a camera)
*We have these items and other essentials for sale in the Welcome Center store.

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