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Drive 49
Arizona Native Lands
Ancient traditions still survive among the towering mesas and deep canyons of
northeastern Arizona, where the Hopi and Navajo peoples have lived for centur-
ies. Part of the Colorado Plateau, the region abounds with a serene, uncrowded
beauty.
Length: About 215 miles
When to go: Conditions are best from May through October
Nearby attraction: Petrified Forest National Park, where a scenic drive leads through
the petrified remains of an ancient forest, off I-40 east of Holbrook
Words to the wise: Respect the privacy and traditions of the Indians, who usually pro-
hibit photographs and unguided tours. Always ask rather than assume.
Further information: Arizona Office of Tourism
www.arizonaguide.com
Navajo Tourism Department
www.discovernavajo.com
National Park Service
www.nps.gov/hutr
1. Coal Canyon
As the drive heads southeastward away from Tuba City on Rte. 264, it soon sweeps into
Moenkopi. Though the village is surrounded by the Navajo Indian Reservation, it is a Hopi
community, the first of several to be seen along the way. The settlement's name means
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