The Confluence refers to the point where the Colorado River and the Little Colorado River meet in northern Arizona.

This point is about 13 miles north of the easternmost observation point on the South Rim, known as Hopi Point.  Off Highway 89, it is a slow, rugged 2-hour drive over rock-strewn dirt roads. Along the route are numerous hogans made of rock by Navajos in the early 1800s, as well as a progression of  traditional hogans built throughout the 20th century, including during the time of The Bennett Freeze. Below is an interactive map to explore the area. Continue reading →