As a child, I remember listening to a lot of Chauncey's stories of the canyon while sitting around a campfire. I consider myself very lucky that I was made aware of the earlier stories and my own history. As a Tour Guide today it is a very competitive business. However, that does not get me down. I am always glad to show my home to visitors and carry on the legacy that my great-grandfather Chauncey instilled in me. ---Don

The real appeal of Canyon de Chelly is the canyon itself. There is a great deal to see.You can't access the area unless you go with a Navajo guide. We did this, and it turned out to be the highlight of our 2 week road trip.

We were picked up at the Holiday Inn by Leander of Canyon de Chelly tours and

headed out in an air-conditioned vehicle. Leander was very knowledgable and a really nice fellow to boot.We made lots of stops, took way too many photos. Along the way, we learned about Navajo history and culture. I asked flora/fauna questions and Leander was able to answer them all. We had a really great time.