Antelope Canyon is a slot canyon located in Page, Arizona. Flash floods over thousands of years carved narrow passageways through the soft sandstone, creating vertical winding walls. In 2010, tourists were stranded by flash floods in the upper canyon, though all were eventually rescued with no fatalities. Guided tours through the restricted canyon are led by authorized Navajo guides and cost between $35-$82 per person.

1. ANTELOPE CANYON
BY: ALEXA AMAYA

2. WHERE THE CANYON IS LOCATED.
• This Canyon Is Located In The Navajo Area In Page, Arizona.

4. GEOLOGICAL FORMATION
• The Floods Would Carry Sand, Rocks, And Logs.
• It Would Sculpt Natural Corridors Through The Soft Sandstone.
• Vertical, Winding Walls Were Carved By Fast-Flowing Flash
Flood Waters.
• Rainwater Runs Into The Extensive Basin Above The Slot
Canyon Sections, Creating Narrow Passageways.

6. FACTS
• On July 30, 2010, several tourists were stranded on a ledge
when two flash floods occurred at the Upper Antelope Canyon.
Some of them were rescued and some had to wait for the flood
waters to recede. There were reports that a woman and her 9-
year-old son were injured as they were washed away
downstream, but no fatalities were reported.
• The road to Antelope Canyon is gated by the Navajo Nation and
entry is restricted to guided tours led by authorized tour guides.
Tours can be purchased in nearby Page, and range from $35 to
$82 per person, depending on the time of the day and length of
the tour.

9. • http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Antelope_Canyon
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