Monument Valley, Arizona

I think that it's one of the most important places,'cause it entered in the collective imagination, when we speak about western movies.By my side,the Sergio Leone's movie Once Upon a Time in The West,to give an example.

Hello, this summer I would like to come to visit the National Parks Area, somebody can tell me the best, "fordian", places to see in 15 days?
Thanks in advance, bye from Italy!
Francesco

Francesco,

I'm amazed that nobody has answered your question! Not sure when you were planning on visiting the US, hope this is soon enough to be helpful.

Keith (aka ethanedwards) has done an incredible job chronicling Duke's movie locations. I don't know if you've perused some of the threads, but I would personally recommend

Duke's Movie Locations - Monument Valley - THE John Ford/John Wayne location! To be perfectly honest, I don't know where it is in relation to any national parks, but I'm sure Google maps will be a big help in that regard (as well as our many well-informed members, some of whom may even have traveled there).

Duke's Movie Locations - Utah - plenty of westerns filmed here! And it's immediately adjacent to Arizona, where there are plenty of Duke locations, both professional (locations) and personal/business (the 26 Bar Ranch in Eagar, a ranch he owned).

I hope that helps a little!

Chester

Thanks a lot, I'm studying about this wonderful places...

Back from this wonderful trip in the old west; the Duke is still riding in the Monument Valley and I cried a little when I was there...

God bless America and the Duke!

bye from Italy

Francesco

Francesco, if you feel like sharing the photos of Monument Valley you may have taken, please do. For we who have never been there, it's the next best thing. Glad you had such a wonderful trip.

Mark

Hi all,
just wanted to share that last week I fulfilled a childhood dream of visiting Monument Valley. I managed to convince my now wife that after being married in Las Vegas last week we would drive to Monument Valley for our honeymoon.
It truly was as magical as I hoped it would be and even though we were there for 5 days it never stopped taking my breath away every morning.
Mustang trekking around the Mittens etc with a local guide was simply awe inspiring, I have never taken so many photographs in my life!
I was so inspired by the place that I set my alarm for 4am, much to my wife's dismay, to set up timelapse photography of the sunrise; every morning!
If you haven't been and you have a nostalgic affinity with the place through The Duke's films I cannot recommend going enough.
Back in the UK now, wishing I was still there!
All the best to all on the forum.
Regards,
Peter

I hope we will get to see some pictures ...

I will upload pictures soon! Johnny Depp was there filming The Lone Ranger which was unexpected too!

Dooley,

Congratulations on your marriage! I hope your new bride was as taken with Monument Valley as you were. It is truly a beautiful, unique place - what a great way to start a life together!

Looking forward to those photos, when you have a chance . . . !

Chester

Thanks Chester.

We watched The Searchers the day before leaving the UK so we were well set up. My wife is thankfully quite taken by The Duke having been subjected to many evenings of his films since we have been together. Photos to follow.

Not sure how to upload the images properly as thumbnails really don't do the shots justice.
I followed the instructions on the FAQs but know there's a way to get them bigger.
Any help would be most appreciated.
Regards,
Peter

Panoramic of Monument Valley 25/04/12

7am out of our window

all i can say dooley is "wow" just breathtaking,thoese pictures are priceless

Thanks Ringo Kid!

I'll be loading some more from different viewpoints later.

Regards, Peter (Dooley)