{"id":6,"date":"2021-10-31T20:38:09","date_gmt":"2021-10-31T20:38:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blackwatertours.com\/blog\/"},"modified":"2025-03-12T03:25:50","modified_gmt":"2025-03-12T09:25:50","slug":"the-view-hotel-blackwater-tours","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/blackwatertours.com\/?page_id=6","title":{"rendered":"Blog"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover alignfull is-light\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"750\" height=\"563\" data-attachment-id=\"87\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/blackwatertours.com\/?attachment_id=87\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blackwatertours.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/dsc00941.jpg?fit=4896%2C3672&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"4896,3672\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;2.8&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;DSC-HX200V&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1364066623&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;4.8&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;100&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.005&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;,&quot;latitude&quot;:&quot;36.95733&quot;,&quot;longitude&quot;:&quot;-110.05954805556&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"dsc00941\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blackwatertours.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/dsc00941.jpg?fit=750%2C563&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-87\" alt=\"Looking Northwest in Monument Valley at sunset.\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blackwatertours.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/dsc00941.jpg?resize=750%2C563&#038;ssl=1\" data-object-fit=\"cover\"\/><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-background-dim-10 has-background-dim\"><\/span><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-cover-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-large-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-foreground-color has-text-color has-normal-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Welcome to our Blog page!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-background is-style-wide\" style=\"background-color:#ea5600;color:#ea5600\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-foreground-color has-text-color has-small-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">A compendium of what will happen or has happened; at the Monument Valley Navajo Tribal Park, in our area, and on The Navajo Nation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-background is-style-wide\" style=\"background-color:#de6400;color:#de6400\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-normal-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Mild Winter 2024-2025<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">March 12, 2025<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">So far the Monument Valley area has had a mild winter compared to other winters in the past.  There was only one big snow storm and many have waited for another but it has not come yet.  Windstorms are usually common, but they usually last a day or two at the most.  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https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blackwatertours.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/20250213_180029-Marked.jpg?resize=200%2C150&amp;ssl=1 200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blackwatertours.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/20250213_180029-Marked.jpg?resize=1568%2C1176&amp;ssl=1 1568w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blackwatertours.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/20250213_180029-Marked.jpg?w=2250&amp;ssl=1 2250w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/figure><\/li><\/ul><a class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_button-prev swiper-button-prev swiper-button-white\" role=\"button\"><\/a><a class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_button-next swiper-button-next swiper-button-white\" role=\"button\"><\/a><a aria-label=\"Pause Slideshow\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_button-pause\" role=\"button\"><\/a><div class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_pagination swiper-pagination swiper-pagination-white\"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-background is-style-wide\" style=\"background-color:#d76800;color:#d76800\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-normal-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>COVID Restrictions Lifted<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">January 20, 2023<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">The new Navajo Nation President Buu Nigren has lifted its COVID-19 mask mandate on January 20, 2023 with some restrictions.  Masks are still to be worn in and around hospitals, schools, and senior centers.  But, as a precaution many may still wear a mask in public places.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"750\" height=\"422\" data-attachment-id=\"2143\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/blackwatertours.com\/?attachment_id=2143\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blackwatertours.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Navajo-Nation-Mask-Madate-Lifted.jpg?fit=1597%2C899&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1597,899\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Navajo-Nation-Mask-Madate-Lifted\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blackwatertours.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Navajo-Nation-Mask-Madate-Lifted.jpg?fit=750%2C422&amp;ssl=1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blackwatertours.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Navajo-Nation-Mask-Madate-Lifted.jpg?resize=750%2C422&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2143\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blackwatertours.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Navajo-Nation-Mask-Madate-Lifted.jpg?resize=1024%2C576&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blackwatertours.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Navajo-Nation-Mask-Madate-Lifted.jpg?resize=300%2C169&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blackwatertours.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Navajo-Nation-Mask-Madate-Lifted.jpg?resize=768%2C432&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blackwatertours.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Navajo-Nation-Mask-Madate-Lifted.jpg?resize=1536%2C865&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blackwatertours.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Navajo-Nation-Mask-Madate-Lifted.jpg?resize=1200%2C676&amp;ssl=1 1200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blackwatertours.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Navajo-Nation-Mask-Madate-Lifted.jpg?resize=1568%2C883&amp;ssl=1 1568w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blackwatertours.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Navajo-Nation-Mask-Madate-Lifted.jpg?w=1597&amp;ssl=1 1597w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-background is-style-wide\" style=\"background-color:#d76800;color:#d76800\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-normal-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Navajo Nation Health Restrictions<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">December 12, 2022<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">The Navajo Nation still has its mask mandate in place for disease control.  COVID-19, respiratory infections, and the flu have been high in the region in the past few months.  The Navajo Nation is requiring everyone to wear a mask when entering public places, this includes the Monument Valley Navajo Tribal Park.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"750\" height=\"546\" data-attachment-id=\"1888\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/blackwatertours.com\/?attachment_id=1888\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blackwatertours.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Screenshot-2022-12-12-at-21-13-53-Navajo-nation-mask-mandate-Google-Search.png?fit=767%2C558&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"767,558\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Screenshot-2022-12-12-at-21-13-53-Navajo-nation-mask-mandate-Google-Search\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blackwatertours.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Screenshot-2022-12-12-at-21-13-53-Navajo-nation-mask-mandate-Google-Search.png?fit=750%2C546&amp;ssl=1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blackwatertours.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Screenshot-2022-12-12-at-21-13-53-Navajo-nation-mask-mandate-Google-Search.png?resize=750%2C546&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Navajo Navajo Nation Mask Mandate 2022-2023\" class=\"wp-image-1888\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blackwatertours.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Screenshot-2022-12-12-at-21-13-53-Navajo-nation-mask-mandate-Google-Search.png?w=767&amp;ssl=1 767w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blackwatertours.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Screenshot-2022-12-12-at-21-13-53-Navajo-nation-mask-mandate-Google-Search.png?resize=300%2C218&amp;ssl=1 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator aligncenter has-text-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-background is-style-wide\" style=\"background-color:#ff6a00;color:#ff6a00\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-normal-font-size\" id=\"currrent-navajo-nation-covid-19-restrictions\">Navajo Nation COVID-19 Restrictions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">March 03, 2022<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">The Navajo Nation, Navajo Nation Department of Parks and Recreation, and the Monument Valley Navajo Tribal Park are currently limiting the amount of visitors that venture into the valley itself.  We have seen an average of an hour wait on some days, and drive closures all together, the Navajo Nation has granted Navajo tour operators to bypass the valley drive limitations.  Recently, the Monument Valley Navajo Tribal park management closed the park to everyone, due to snow and mud, vehicle traffic causes the unpaved road to become impassable due to snow packing and or mud.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile\" style=\"grid-template-columns:56% auto\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"750\" height=\"423\" data-attachment-id=\"1103\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/blackwatertours.com\/?attachment_id=1103\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blackwatertours.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Resized_20210929_102242.jpeg?fit=2000%2C1126&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"2000,1126\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Resized_20210929_102242\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blackwatertours.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Resized_20210929_102242.jpeg?fit=750%2C423&amp;ssl=1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blackwatertours.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Resized_20210929_102242.jpeg?resize=750%2C423&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Visitors waiting at the Monument Valley park &quot;Valley Drive&quot; entrance, due to Navajo Nation Dept. of Health COVID-19 mandates.\" class=\"wp-image-1103 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blackwatertours.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Resized_20210929_102242.jpeg?resize=1024%2C577&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blackwatertours.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Resized_20210929_102242.jpeg?resize=300%2C169&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blackwatertours.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Resized_20210929_102242.jpeg?resize=768%2C432&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blackwatertours.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Resized_20210929_102242.jpeg?resize=1536%2C865&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blackwatertours.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Resized_20210929_102242.jpeg?resize=1200%2C676&amp;ssl=1 1200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blackwatertours.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Resized_20210929_102242.jpeg?resize=1568%2C883&amp;ssl=1 1568w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blackwatertours.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Resized_20210929_102242.jpeg?w=2000&amp;ssl=1 2000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Visitors waiting in line to enter the Monument Valley drive.  Sometimes an hour wait.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-css-opacity has-background is-style-wide\" style=\"background-color:#cf5d03;color:#cf5d03\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-normal-font-size\" id=\"tourism-navajo-nation-and-covid\">Tourism, Navajo Nation, and COVID<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">November 30, 2021 @ 9:10 p.m.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">As with the entire tourism industry, we at Blackwater Tours and other Navajo operators in the area are also affected by lock-downs, travel bans and restrictions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">In 2020, for almost the entire year, the Navajo Nation went into lock-down and kept all Navajo owned tourism based businesses closed.  Mean while, tourism outside the Navajo Nation boundaries were operating with CDC and state COVID-19 restrictions, all we could do was wish and wait.  However, later that year, we were fortunate to receive some business help from our Navajo Nation government, it was small, but it helped greatly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">In mid July 2020 the Navajo Nation finally decided to let tourism resume.  Unfortunately, the closures had already taken a toll on many Navajo owned companies, and forced some to close their doors due to the hardship of trying to keep bills at bay.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">We hope the on coming 2022 year will be more lenient with the terrible pandemic that has affected the entire world.  We at Blackwater Tours will strive to keep our tour services available and our service rates as fair as possible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">We invite you to see our part of the world and thank you for your patronage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Blackwater Tours Staff<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-css-opacity has-background is-style-wide\" style=\"background-color:#ff6900;color:#ff6900\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-normal-font-size\" id=\"monument-valley-and-covid-19\">Monument Valley and COVID-19<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">November 08, 2021 @ 8:30 a.m.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft size-thumbnail\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" data-attachment-id=\"1058\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/blackwatertours.com\/?attachment_id=1058\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blackwatertours.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/covid19-2.gif?fit=500%2C500&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"500,500\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"covid19\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blackwatertours.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/covid19-2.gif?fit=500%2C500&amp;ssl=1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blackwatertours.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/covid19-2-150x150.gif?resize=150%2C150&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1058\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blackwatertours.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/covid19-2.gif?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blackwatertours.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/covid19-2.gif?resize=300%2C300&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blackwatertours.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/covid19-2.gif?resize=400%2C400&amp;ssl=1 400w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blackwatertours.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/covid19-2.gif?resize=200%2C200&amp;ssl=1 200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Though we are on the Northern part of the Navajo Nation we are experiencing a surge in COVID-19 cases.  Many locals have to drive 3 hours to a local town to buy supplies; food, toiletries, etc., others go there to gamble at Native owned casinos.   Many come in contact with infected people or objects, then bring it home and spread it to family members and others.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">The Navajo Nation does have a COVID-19 mandate in effect that requires all persons to wear a mask and social distance as much as possible.  The state may not have this requirement, but here with the Navajo Nation borders it is mandatory.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Blackwater Tours<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-css-opacity has-background is-style-wide\" style=\"background-color:#ff6900;color:#ff6900\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-normal-font-size\" id=\"new-website-construction-complete\">New Website Construction (Complete)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">October 31, 2021 @ 6:13 p.m<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Our former website WIX was not based in the United States and made us uncomfortable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Though WordPress is like using a sledgehammer to fix a leaky faucet, this will have to do for now.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"255\" height=\"197\" data-attachment-id=\"91\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/blackwatertours.com\/?attachment_id=91\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blackwatertours.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/sledgehammer.jpg?fit=255%2C197&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"255,197\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"sledgehammer\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blackwatertours.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/sledgehammer.jpg?fit=255%2C197&amp;ssl=1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blackwatertours.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/sledgehammer.jpg?resize=255%2C197&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-91\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">We are now working on this website and hope to make it home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Thank you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Blackwater Tours Staff<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:60px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-3e41869c wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/blackwatertours.com\/?page_id=36\" style=\"background-color:#cc5300\">Go To Our Rates and Booking Page >>><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Welcome to our Blog page! A compendium of what will happen or has happened; at the Monument Valley Navajo Tribal Park, in our area, and on The Navajo Nation. Mild Winter 2024-2025 March 12, 2025 So far the Monument Valley area has had a mild winter compared to other winters in the past. 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