From heart-shaped caves and swirling sandstone to turquoise waterfalls and iconic cinematic backdrops, discover 13 Arizona landmarks where nature’s artistry creates the perfect canvas for photographers seeking to capture the Southwest’s most spectacular vistas.
From Monument Valley’s iconic buttes to the desert dunes of Yuma, Arizona’s diverse landscapes have served as the backdrop for thousands of movies, establishing the state as a premier filming destination for classic Westerns, sci-fi hits and more.
Goodyear resident Jim Chamberlain shares a photo that he took at Stud Horse Point near Page.
Photographer Derek Ryan Mathewson shares a photo that he took of himself at a tucked-away gem just west of Page.
Located in northern Arizona and stretching up into southern Utah, Lake Powell boasts nearly 2,000 miles of shoreline and some of the most spectacular scenery in the west.
Images Arizona managing editor Joseph J. Airdo recently enjoyed a weekend getaway to Page/Lake Powell, during which he embarked on a sunset hike to nearby Horseshoe Bend.