Overlooking Horseshoe bend

(1) Horseshoe bend

Arizona is indeed a place of many wonderful spots that can be considered as the world’s pride, much like a place called the ‘Horseshoe Bend’.

You might be asking yourself why it is called Horseshoe Bend, read on and you’d be acquainted with the origin of how it’s named.

Tourist destinations have been named after what they look like. This is just an example of a place named after its characteristic or its appearance.

LOCATION

(2) Map

Located in north of the Grand Canyon and near Paige, Arizona, the mighty Horseshoe Bend lies majestically below the sparkling shine of the Arizonan sun. This travel destination is also the most photographed wonder of nature on the Colorado River region.

This breathtaking place is called Horseshoe Bend because of its famous horseshoe shaped, mountain-like rock. Going to this place needs a little effort as you need to make sure you will look for the sign that says “Horseshoe Bend Overlook.”

So keep in mind that when travelling to Arizona and wanting to visit this place you need to look for a specific sign!

CLIMATE

(3) Climate

The weather is essential information to check out before going to any specific tourist destination, as this will not only tell you the best time to visit, this will also dictate how long you will stay.

So, the climate in this place is just like in major places in Arizona. This offers you mostly dry weather and less rainfall throughout the year.

TRANSPORTATION

(4) Transportation Highway 89

Public transportation has been difficult for some tourists. Travelling to Arizona State has never been an issue for neighbouring states or cities as they can always use buses, train stations, cabs and of course, by plane.

Horseshoe Bend is readily accessible from Page, Arizona through Highway 89, specifically between Mileposts 544 and 545. From there, you must seek an exit lane which will lead you to the path where Horseshoe Bend lies.

ATTRACTIONS

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Aside from the unique characteristic of this tourist spot that can be seen in photographs, nothing beats the true beauty of the place seen directly by your naked eye. The wonderful landscape that can be seen all over the place is indeed remarkable. We don’t even know how many years were needed to form this beautiful natural wonder.

Of course, in Horseshoe Bend, being near the Grand Canyon, hiking has always been the favourite activity that tourists are eager to do and try. But for some who just want to see the overlooking beauty of the place, walking is number one on the list. So what are you waiting for, grab your perfect pair of shoes and visit Horseshoe Bend!

Some signs are scattered throughout the entrance of the place which promote the maintenance of Horseshoe Bend’s cleanliness. If ever you set foot on this attraction, better make sure that you obey the rules and regulations set upon the by the government, as this would definitely keep the place as beautiful as it is when you visited.

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Due to the government’s strict ordinances, more people have come to realize the importance of nature preservation, may it be unchartered or developed such as the Horsehoe Bend.

Due to the fact that the attraction is actually set upon a rural setting, it is definitely up to those who visit it to keep the vicinity clean and mess-free.

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The Heavens really do know how to keep the whole populace amazed, and Horseshoe Bend is a prime example.

With how it had been created, you’d surmise that it really is not man-made.

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