Alles anzeigenExterner Inhalt www.youtube.comInhalte von externen Seiten werden ohne Ihre Zustimmung nicht automatisch geladen und angezeigt.Durch die Aktivierung der externen Inhalte erklären Sie sich damit einverstanden, dass personenbezogene Daten an Drittplattformen übermittelt werden. Mehr Informationen dazu haben wir in unserer Datenschutzerklärung zur Verfügung gestellt.
Monument Valley isn't just a landscape—it's where Hollywood Westerns were born and Navajo traditions endure. From John Ford films to sacred ceremonies, discover why this Arizona-Utah icon became the symbol of the American West. For nearly a century, Monument Valley appeared on screens across the globe, shaping how the West is imagined.
Join an international film lover as they discover the truth behind one of the world’s most famous film locations. From John Ford’s Stagecoach, starring John Wayne, to Stanley Kubrick’s 2001: A Space Odyssey, and from Forrest Gump to Transformers: Age of Extinction, explore why this Navajo land continues to inspire modern filmmakers.
Featured in This Episode:
The iconic Mittens formation
Goulding's Trading Post and film history
Navajo cultural traditions
Dream Catcher tour with Navajo guides
Forrest Gump Point
Merrick Butte
Three Sisters
The Totem Pole
Artist’s Point
Big Hogan
Rain God Mesa
Part of the American Originals series exploring the cultural innovations born in the USA.
Plan your Monument Valley journey at: https://americathebeautiful.com/american-originals/
Find more travel inspiration at: https://americathebeautiful.com
Connect on our social channels:
https://www.facebook.com/VisitTheUSA
https://www.tiktok.com/@visittheusa
https://www.instagram.com/VisitTheUSA