Lower Antelope Canyon near Page, Arizona

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What are these beautiful sandy waves?. Lower Antelope Canyon, Arizona

Lower Antelope Canyon is a beautiful natural tourist attraction located in Arizona. This canyon is also known as 'spiral rock arches' among the indigenous Navajo people. The canyon is not just a sight to behold and great for a hike, but with its beautiful hues is also a photographer's dream come true. The lower canyon is shaped like a “V”. The canyon’s unique geography was created by water that rushed over its walls over many, many years. Antelope Canyon gets its name from Navajo stories regarding antelopes that grazed along the canyon in the wintertime.