Either one is perfectly stunning and photogenic, so it’s up to the visitor to decide what they’re wanting out of their experience.

You might be the early-bird that loves the cool wash of dawn daylight, or you might fancy the warm wash of the golden-hour sunset glow. When it comes to what time of day you should visit, there really isn’t a right answer. Additionally, there will be significantly fewer tourists and photographers, as mentioned before, which makes for a better viewing and photographing experience. The feisty fauna, such as spiders, scorpions, and snakes, will be keeping to themselves more than spending time out in the open. The temperatures will be lower, yes, but so will the crowds. So turn your thoughts to spring, winter, or fall….the months outside of May through September. Yes, during the summer you have more time on your hands, but you’d also find yourself sweating buckets and elbowing others who had the bright idea of being in the beaming sun for hours on end for the best photo-op. It is beautiful as well.Typical to the tourist trap vacation spots and amusement parks, the best time to visit is during the off-season, which is to say, anything but the summer. Drive by Lake Powell if you get a chance. We went mid-morning due to our road trip schedule but apparently sunrise and sunset are surreal. Horseshoe Bend is super pretty and definitely worth a visit. It was super crowded when we visited but still enjoyable. I thought it would be in a park since it is part of the Colorado River, but it is literally off the side of the road and FREE! The vista point is a short hike from the parking lot, probably 10 minutes total. When doing research for Horseshoe Bend I wasn’t quite sure what to expect.

It’s best to stick with your old school watch for this one. Our phones kept changing and we found this very confusing. Arizona does not observe daylight savings time but the Navajo Nation does.

Insider Tip: Use the chrome filter on your iPhone camera.ĭouble check what time zone your tour is observing. He was giving us such great tips for shooting photos in the canyon. What looks like a narrow slit in the ground from above is a gorgeous winding underground sandstone masterpiece! We lucked out with our tour guide who is usually a guide for the photo tours.

Horseshoe bend and secret canyon tour