Posted by John Mumaw on February 11, 2011 at 5:13 PM
Filming...as in motion pictures?
Coal Mine Canyon is located on the Navajo Nation, where access is limited to the parking area and the rim.
Blue Canyon is located on the Hopi Nation where photography is out and out banned. Yes, folks do seem to violate that ban with impunity only because it's so remote. However, if you're caught you will suffer consequences.
Not trying to discourage you, but you need to be aware of the laws out there. It most assuredly is not like BLM land.
Posted by Julie Roggow on February 14, 2011 at 11:49 AM
I read that access is closed to Coal Mine Canyon. I tried to find a vistor info center for Tuba City but no luck.
"Filming"... a term for taking photos with a camera. :)
Does anyone know why the Hopi Indians won't allow photos at Blue Canyon? I've seen photos of that area, I sure would like to know how it can be arranged. I'll have to do some more studying!
Posted by Peter Cross on February 14, 2011 at 12:25 PM
Julie,
I recently posted a thread in Hot Topics regarding this area and an ethical issue I became aware of. The answers pretty much parallel what you've gotten here, but you may want to check it out.
Peter
Posted by John Mumaw on February 15, 2011 at 11:23 PM
Access is not closed to the area of Coal Mine Canyon that I mentioned.
And as I also noted, people do take photos at Blue Canyon, but if you're caught you may be in for some trouble. The tribe is now well aware of the popularity of this spot, so it's a roll of the dice anymore.
Discussion
5 repliesWe will be going from Page, AZ and could make the detour on our way to Monument Valley. Suggestions?
Thanks in advance!
You may want to ask this question on the Rocky Mountain Nature Photographers forum.
Coal Mine Canyon is located on the Navajo Nation, where access is limited to the parking area and the rim.
Blue Canyon is located on the Hopi Nation where photography is out and out banned. Yes, folks do seem to violate that ban with impunity only because it's so remote. However, if you're caught you will suffer consequences.
Not trying to discourage you, but you need to be aware of the laws out there. It most assuredly is not like BLM land.
"Filming"... a term for taking photos with a camera. :)
Does anyone know why the Hopi Indians won't allow photos at Blue Canyon? I've seen photos of that area, I sure would like to know how it can be arranged. I'll have to do some more studying!
I recently posted a thread in Hot Topics regarding this area and an ethical issue I became aware of. The answers pretty much parallel what you've gotten here, but you may want to check it out.
Peter
And as I also noted, people do take photos at Blue Canyon, but if you're caught you may be in for some trouble. The tribe is now well aware of the popularity of this spot, so it's a roll of the dice anymore.