Wetherill Inn Blog: Your Guide to Monument Valley and Kayenta Adventures

How to drive from the Grand Canyon to Monument Valley: the Desert View Drive route via Cameron and Tuba City, the stops worth making, fuel, the time zone change, and where to stay in Kayenta.

A 2 day Monument Valley itinerary for travelers rerouted by the Grand Canyon flooding closures: scenic loop drive, guided tours, cliff dwellings, and dark skies.

All in-park Grand Canyon hotels closed August 31, 2026 after flash flooding. What is closed, what is still open, and a Monument Valley plan B from Kayenta, AZ.

Monument Valley's hours are seasonal and change through the year. How the summer and winter hours work, the last-entry rule, and where to confirm current times before you visit.

Monument Valley and the Navajo Nation observe Daylight Saving Time while the rest of Arizona doesn't. How to avoid missing your tour by an hour.

Where should you stay for Monument Valley? Kayenta, Goulding's, The View, and Mexican Hat compared on price, proximity, and services for 2026.

Yes, you can self-drive Monument Valley's 17-mile Scenic Loop, but RVs are banned and the road is dirt. What to expect and when to take a guide.

The Blue Coffee Pot is Kayenta's go-to for Navajo tacos and frybread near Monument Valley. Hours, what to order, and where to find it.

Dogs aren't allowed inside Monument Valley park. How to plan a trip with your pet and find pet-friendly lodging in Kayenta, AZ.

No, the America the Beautiful pass doesn't work at Monument Valley, a Navajo Tribal Park. Here's why, and what you actually pay at the gate.