Four Corners Monument
Introduction
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Aerial View
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Backstory and Context
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At the Four Corners Monument, many visitors lay on the ground spread eagle, touching all four states at once. It is a great photo op! The Navajo Nation offers Native American demonstrations and other learning experiences for the entire family. Vendors sell their wares—mostly jewelry and crafts—and offer authentic Native American food for visitors.
As you can see from the aerial photo, the Four Corners Monument is in a desolate part of New Mexico, so visitors are advised to bring snacks and personal care items with them. Also, visitors are advised to leave the surrounding area as they find it, as it is Native American land.
Why visit? The convergence of four states is a novelty and is worth experiencing. The Native American lands are desolate but beautiful. Again, it is worth experiencing. For travelers in the Santa Fe, New Mexico area, it makes a nice daytrip.