Antelope Canyon consist of two sections: upper and lower. Upper in Navajo means "the place where water runs through rocks". The Lower part means "the spiral rock arches". Canyon was formed mainly due to flooding. Rainwater runs into basin above the canyon sections and then as it picks up speed and sand, it rushes into narrow passageway. That is making deep corridors and also smoothing the edges into 'flowing' shape.
Upper Canyon is more popular because it is located on the ground level and doesn't require any climbing. Also, the sunlight beams are much more common. The beams start on 15th March and disappear on 7th October each year.
Lower Canyon is few kilometers away and you have to climb through several installed stair cased to get there. It is longer, narrower and footing is not available in some areas. Despite those, Lower Canyon is still an attractive place for many photographers and tourists.
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| Upper Antelope Canyon |
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| Lower Antelope Canyon |
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