natgeotravel | INSTAGRAM | JUN 24

Photo: @ChrisBurkard Visiting the rugged deserts of Monument Valley in Utah is like stepping into an old western film. It’s hard to imagine what it must’ve been like traveling hundreds of miles on horseback under the scorching sun years ago. My navajo guide @royden_does_stuff took us to a plateau to watch as the sun cross over the horizon and the sky quickly matched the red rock surrounding us. One of the more incredible nights in the desert i can remember. For more travels follow @chrisburkard