“Uncover the Hidden Gems: Discover the Breathtaking Backdrops Behind Your Favorite Westerns!”
Lake Powell can be found along the Colorado River in Utah and Arizona and can be seen in movies such as The Outlaw Josey Wales, Gravity, John Carter, and Planet of the Apes.
Heading Out To Lone Pine
Lone Pine in Alabama Hills, California provides a rugged desert and snow-capped mountains that make it an excellent choice for hosting Westerns.
Western fans may remember Lone Pine from films such as How the West Was Won, Nevada Smith, and Joe Kidd. Those who visit Lone Pine may want to check out their Museum of Western Film History.
John Ford Loved Filming In Monument Valley
The rock formations in Monument Valley made it one of the greatest locations for a Western. Monument Valley is right along the border of Arizona and Utah and is usually thought of as a quintessential Wild West area.
Famed director John Ford made 10 films here including The Searchers, Fort Apache, and She Wore a Yellow Ribbon.
Chimayó Is A Southwest Gem
Chimayó, New Mexico is more of a lucrative Western filming location and their Plazo del Cherro is one of the last standing fortified Spanish settlements in the United States.
Not too many films have been shot here, but some include The Hitcher and Late for Dinner. Robert Redford wanted to film The Milagro Beanfield in Chimayó, but the locals thought it would bring too much attention.
