It is amazing that this two lane road, with no shoulder, is deserted in spite of the beautiful vistas. The official Utah web site states: "Visiting the valley is a thrilling experience. As you crest a hill or round a curve, a unique world unfolds before you. The present scene is little changed from that which Hollywood fell in love with in 1938 (when John Wayne and John Ford came to the valley to film Stagecoach). The Monument Valley Navajo Tribal Park maintains a visitor center, campground, and restaurant. Tours deep into the valley with Navajo guides are recommended and operate from the visitor center or from Goulding's Lodge. Visit a Hogan, the traditional Navajo dwelling, and travel into areas of the valley not accessible to private autos. Monument Valley has been the location for over 16 major movies and scores of commercials. A 14-mile graded dirt loop road within Monument Valley Navajo Tribal Park allows easy viewing of the most well known monuments: the Mittens, Totem Pole, and the Yei Bi Chai.