![]() It was made famous in large part by photographers like Ansel Adams, who took stunning black-and-white photos of it. The Horseshoe Bend formation is made predominantly of Navajo Sandstone seen in much of Northeastern Arizona. If you’re not familiar with Horseshoe Bend, or would like to visit it yourself while in the area on a Canyon Ministries trip or tour, read on to learn a bit more. Due to the thrill and majesty of a Glen Canyon float trip on the Colorado River as we did for the Celebration Tour, we are now working to provide that opportunity for group tours, and perhaps more special events! This was a personal highlight for me, as it was the first time I’ve done it, and I can now say I’ve gone from “lake to lake” on the Colorado River from Lake Powell to Lake Mead. Part of this tour included a half-day float trip on the Colorado River around Horseshoe Bend and through Glen Canyon. In September of 2022, we took 50 people on an amazing 4-day tour of multiple parks in celebration of the 25 years Canyon Ministries has been leading Grand Canyon Christian trips and tours from a biblical creation perspective. ![]() Horseshoe Bend is in Glen Canyon, and sits about halfway between the Glen Canyon Dam and Lees Ferry. ![]() Though technically (and often mistakably attributed) it is not part of the Grand Canyon National Park, which begins a few miles downstream at Lees Ferry. Horseshoe Bend is a spectacular place to visit near the Grand Canyon. ![]() Horseshoe Bend, Arizona – A Gem of the Colorado River ![]()
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