Four Corners National Monument: A Surprisingly Un-Touristy Stop

We were expecting the Four Corners National Monument to be a big tourist trap. You know, huge crowds, long lines, and completely overcommercialized.

But as it turns out, the monument is in an out-of-the-way location and wasn't too crowded on the Monday morning on which we visited. Definitely a good road trip stop.

Here's what we saw.

The monument from a distance. We had no trouble getting close to the site.

A closer view. Just walk up the steps, and you're right at the spot where four states meet.

Four state flags and the U.S. flag fly over the monument.

You can stand right on the spot. There are ledges where your friends and family can take pictures of you standing in four states at once. Well, probably only two states, unless you're a four-legged animal.

Many souvenir stands surround the monument, but they were mostly empty on this Monday.

Have you tried the Navajo Fry Bread? Why not?

Beyond the booths and wooden pegs of the monument, there's nothing but wide open land.

Here's the skinny on Four Corners National Monument.