Canyon de Chelly National Monument

We left Grand Canyon NP heading for our next destination: Canyon de Chelly National Monument. This park consists of two canyons: Canyon de Chelly and Canyon del Muerto. It is famous for its numerous artifacts (ruins) of early indian tribes (Anasazi).
The unique thing about this NM is that the land is owned by the Diné (Navajo). In other words: it is still home of an indian community. For this reason access to the canyon floors is restricted. The only exception is the trail to the White House Ruin (in other areas you have to be accompanied by a ranger or Navajo guide).
We arrived in the early afternoon and checked in at Cottonwood campsite (free!). Then we re-entered our car and drove along the South Rim Drive. We stopped at several viewpoints. Early enough for sunset we reached Spider Rock Overlook - great! Spider Rock rises 800 feet (240 m) from the canyon floor. Does not look that high, though.