Horseshoe Bend

Photograph Story | Horseshoe Bend

Talk about an amazing and unforgettable place! Horseshoe bend was a highly anticipated stop on my travel bucket list. This grand overlook was the first photography site on my cross country road trip. I actually drove right by the Grand Canyon to arrive with plenty of time to watch the setting sun.

And let me tell you, I made the right decision to skip the Grand Canyon. You see, I have been to the Grand Canyon three times, each a unique and amazing experience. That said, I knew a fourth visit to the Grand Canyon, to pop in and out, was not worth missing a stormy sunset view over Horseshoe Bend in Page, Arizona.

Hiking to Horseshoe Bend is relatively easy. The deep sand is a little tiring on the way back, but well worth the extra effort. Storm clouds rolled in my entire hike out to the overlook. Only a handful of folks, including myself, decided to make the trip to the edge, chancing getting caught in some rain.

The impending storm added drama to the sky with swift moving clouds, bright colors and a little extra darkness once the sun dipped below the horizon. And, as luck would have it, the first large raindrops waited until I was back in my car, before racing down to the ground.

I plan to go back to Horseshoe Bend for sunrise and maybe another sunset or two in the future. If I need to drive by the Grand Canyon to squeeze in the visit, I trust I will make the same decision.