Hwy 89A Drive Through the Navajo Nation

Leaving the Grand Canyon North Rim I headed north on HWY 67 through lush pine forest and mountains. Then at the junction of HWY 89A also known as the "Fredonia to Vermilion Cliffs Scenic Road" I drove southeast, where the landscape changed dramatically. It was miles of two lane road with no trees, and only a few small plants. It crosses through country right out of a 1950's John Wayne western movie. I only saw about 10 cars the entire drive, but I think that emptiness made the country look beautiful instead of just barren. The drive takes you across the Navajo Nation, and the Colorado River east of the Grand Canyon.