Where in
the West

Every Wednesday on Facebook and Instagram, Via’s Where in the West series asks readers to tell us the location of a breathtaking destination in the West. Follow us on Facebook and Instagram to see the latest posts.

Horses roam through Arizona's Monument Valley on a winter's day.

Wild and Free

Where in the West do horses run free among sand, sage, and epic sandstone buttes?

Hint: Horses have been revered for centuries by the Navajo, who manage this iconic, often-photographed park. The horse has played roles both practical (travel, hunting, warfare) and cultural (sacred bonds, links to the supernatural). Today, thousands of wild horses roam Navajo Nation lands, and how to manage the burgeoning population is an ongoing debate. What’s not debatable: The majesty and power of these stunning creatures. —LeeAnne Jones; Photo: Brian Fulda

Answer: Monument Valley, Arizona

Snow dusts the Grand Canyon at Hopi Point on the South Rim.

Quiet Solitude

Where in the West can you watch stunning sunsets over a winter wonderland?

Hint: This high-altitude plateau is most often visited during the summer months, when temperatures soar, but that doesn’t mean it’s the best time to explore the area. Winter brings a quiet solitude to the trails and viewpoints, and the occasional winter storm dusts the crimson ledges in frosty snow, making for a whole new experience of this popular national park. —Photo: Adam Schallau

Answer: Grand Canyon’s South Rim at Hopi Point