While I think Monument Valley, the drive-through part, is over-rated, the area isn't - it is worth the trip to get there and see. I just don't think the "park" itself is worth risking your car to drive through - the road through the park is horrible - pocked dirt, huge potholes, ruts and more that have the potential to totally do in your tie-rods!
On our way to Monument Valley we saw a sign for Natural Bridges, looked at each other and said, "yeah, why not, we're on vacation" as we turned toward the entrance with no idea how far it was, or if it was going to mean not getting to Monument Valley.
I am so glad we made that turn - Natural Bridges is a gem of a park, a definite must-see if you're in that area!
And heading there, before Monument Valley, didn't do much to our plans other than provide another great park to see and explore! Rather than drive back the way we came, we headed down an old route that was carved out for uranium trucks to get in and out of the valley quicker - not sure that it made a difference in time, the road was steep, windy and really narrow in places...but was a fun, if not also an anxiety-producing, ride!
I recommend if you're going to be in Monument Valley around a meal, bring it yourself or eat before you arrive - I didn't think the restaurant serviced by the area was worth the price.
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