The Four Corners area includes national parks, archaeological sites, and dramatic landforms. This guide highlights the most significant destinations, practical travel routes, and tips for planning a visit to this remarkable region.
Native American History
Frybread: History, Controversy, and Cultural Significance
Frybread is the kind of food people remember. At a powwow or a family gathering, it might be passed around plain, sprinkled with sugar, or loaded with beans and cheese.
Kayenta, AZ: Monument Valley, Scenic Drives & Diné Culture
Kayenta, Arizona, serves as the southern gateway to Monument Valley Navajo Tribal Park, one of the most photographed landscapes in the American Southwest.
Four Corners Native American History for Kids
The Native American story of the Four Corners is much older than the borders on today’s maps.
Shiprock New Mexico: Iconic Exploration
Drive along U.S. Highway 491 in the Four Corners region of northwestern New Mexico, and you’re sure to see rising out of the vast, high-desert plain the iconic winged rock — Shiprock Peak — that, perhaps more than anything, defines the Land of Enchantment.
Chaco Canyon: Center of Culture and Mystery
Explore the ancient wonder of Chaco Canyon, where the mysterious Chaco culture thrived from the 9th to 14th centuries. Delve into the precision architecture, timeline of pueblo construction, and rituals of this cultural hub in northwest New Mexico. Plan your visit to Chaco Culture National Historical Park and unravel the enigmatic history of this fascinating site.
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Ultimate Guide to Exploring the Four Corners Region
The Four Corners Monument marks the exact point where Arizona, Colorado, New Mexico, and Utah meet, making it the only site of its kind in…
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Frybread: History, Controversy, and Cultural Significance
Frybread is the kind of food people remember. At a powwow or a family gathering, it might be passed around plain, sprinkled with sugar, or…
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Steve Melloy, 2026 TIME Dealer of the Year Award Nominee. Farmington auto leader Steve Melloy, dealer principal of Advantage Dodge Ram Chrysler Jeep Fiat, has…
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Theater Ensemble Arts 2026 Season: Farmington Live Theater
There’s nothing like the thrill of live performance. The energy of the actors, the captivating story, and the shared experience with an audience all make…
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Grand Canyon: Guide to America’s Greatest Natural Wonder
Low winter clouds pierced by sunlight create an ephemeral rainbow at the Grand Canyon.Image by C. Fallstead. The Grand Canyon is one of the most…
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