J-SPEIGHT Loc: Akron, Ohio

Beautiful image jederick

newsguygeorge Loc: Victoria, Texas

Here is the Wikipedia article on Shiprock (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shiprock). In 1996, as a 50-year-old cub reporter for the Farmington Daily Times, I covered a balloon race from one of the participants. We floated right over this formation and there’s really nothing to see. But the sacred vibes, even for this belagona, were real.

tcthome Loc: NJ

The road less traveled, The road not taken. I was thinking of off road driving out west the other day. At least 2 spare tires at a minimum.

yssirk123 Loc: New Jersey

Very nice shot jederick - looks great in download view!

blacks2 Loc: SF. Bay area

Very nice Jederick.

jederick Loc: Northern Utah

Many thanks, Jack!!

jederick Loc: Northern Utah

Thanks for the info posts, George and for stopping by and commenting. The wikipedia article is good info for anyone planning to stop by Shiprock...stay on the highway or the pull-out.

You enjoyed a nice way to view the formation and experience the vibes; must have been a fun experience!!

jederick Loc: Northern Utah

Thanks tcthome and don't forget you need a high clearance vehicle equipped with all-wheel or 4x4 drive to access some of our beautiful sights!!

jederick Loc: Northern Utah

Thank you, Bill. This is quite a prominent landscape feature...I could see it for at least 20 miles on my way there!

jederick Loc: Northern Utah

Many thanks, Mike...the geology of the west is certainly interesting!!

Earnest Botello Loc: Hockley, Texas

Very good shot, Jederick.

hiker60 Loc: Northern Idaho

Here's a link about Ship rock. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shiprock. Note restrictions.

Susan yamakawa

I guess this is a p.s. go to Google- really interesting

Lemon Drop Kid Loc: Greeley, CO

Wasn't there a photo of the "other side" just recently in UHH? There is a long string of similar rocks leading off into the distance. I was quite surprised to see that. Tony Hillerman used Shiprock prominently in one of his books, but I can't recall the title.

Lemon Drop Kid Loc: Greeley, CO

This bit of information I got off the web: Due to recent deaths, littering, and vandalism, the pinnacle has been under strict evaluation and observation by local Shiprock Pinnacle Tribal Advocates and by two Navajo Chapter organizations since early 2016, who oversee the area and encourage the public to not drive around the formation as if it had open access. Hiking, filming, and driving are all prohibited to the public due to its sacred nature and its sacred space. According to the Navajo traditionalists, an ecosystem of living and non-living matter needs to be protected and unharmed. In the Navajo traditional way, people are to respect the ecosystem and not disrupt its processes. It is recommended that the public respect the Navajo people who visit daily for religious activities and other miscellaneous purposes as it is Navajo trust land. A core/protection and buffer zones will be established soon. Local Shiprock Pinnacle Tribal Advocates and the two Navajo Chapter organizations also encourage visitors to use common sense etiquette and remember that the Navajo Nation is a sovereign, self-governed nation with rules and laws that must be followed.