Discover This Quiet Desert Paradise Hidden Away in the Arizona Landscape

Picture rounding a bend on a lonely Arizona highway and suddenly a jagged rock tower nearly 1,500 feet tall punches straight out of the flat desert like something from a fantasy movie. That’s the first jolt travelers feel when they meet Agathla Peak, a volcanic landmark just south of Monument Valley. It costs nothing to admire, sits along an easy roadside pullout, and rewards anyone who slows down long enough to look. Consider this your friendly nudge to add it to the map. A Volcanic Giant