Monday, April 14, 2014

Goulding's Trading Post & Museum in Monument Valley

MQTlogoa A My Quality Time walkabout Goulding’s Museum for Our World Tuesday

Goulding's Trading Post is a lodge, trading post, and museum located just north of the Arizona–Utah border, adjacent to the Navajo Tribal Park in Monument Valley. Harry Goulding introduced director John Ford to Monument Valley where he shot several of his classic westerns. The site was added to the National Register of Historic Places on October 20, 1980 …From Wikipedia

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Navajo Nation's Monument Valley Park.. Navajo Name: Tse'Bii'Ndzisgaii  READ MORE

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Goulding’s Trading Post Museum is comprised of several different areas.  The first is the ‘Trading Post Bull Pen’, The Ware Room, The Josef Muench  Room,The ‘Movie  Room, and  The ‘Living Quarters.’ READ A LOT MORE

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“DinĂ© Bikeyah, or Navajoland, is larger than 10 of the 50 states in America. This vast land is unique because the people here have achieved something quite rare: the ability of an indigenous people to blend both traditional and modern ways of life. The Navajo Nation truly is a nation within a nation.”

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A Must for John Wayne fans

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“The Code Talker's served in all six Marine divisions from 1942 to 1945 and have been credited with saving countless lives. The Code Talker's primary job was to transmit information on tactics, orders and other vital battlefield information via telegraphs and radios in their native language.”

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Goulding’s Lodge is located on the west side of Hwy 163 directly across the highway from the road that leads to the entrance of Monument Valley Navajo Tribal Park. One could think of Goulding’s as a hub with:: campground, museum, restaurant, gift shop, grocery store, gas station & convenience store with a food court, car wash, and Laundromat, and an airportCheck This Out For More Info…..  Next, a different kind of “Code Talker”

fg “Run Forrest Run” Did you know Forrest Gump’s computer password is 1 Forrest 1….

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“The ‘Living Quarters’ is  upstairs and has been restored as closely as possible to how the Goulding’s home appeared in the late 1940’s and early 50’s.”

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Gouldings Lodge & Trading Post ~ Monument Valley

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mexicanhat Thanks for stopping by. Linda and I hope you enjoyed your visit.. While visiting the museum (which I would do again) we didn’t stay or dine at Goulding’s. Hopefully another time.. A little farther down the road::

DSC_0296  To Learn more check out this previous post:: Western Trip: Monument Valley, Valley Of The Gods, Moki Dugway.. A Photo Journey

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John Wayne Toilet Paper::::

Back in the days of cowboys and Indians, toilet paper had just been invented. An Indian, unaware of the new invention, was amazed when he saw a cowboy using it out in the woods. Instead of scalping the cowboy, he offers to let him live if he tells the Indian where he can get some toilet paper. And the cowboy told the Indian about a trading post in the middle of the forest.
The next day, the Indian was looking over the different types of toilet paper and asked the clerk how much the “Soft and Gentle” was.“That'd be $2.50,” said the clerk. “Too much,” mumbled the Indian, “how about the 'Gentle'?” “That one's $2,” answered the clerk. “Still too much,” complained the Indian, “anything cheaper?” “Welllll,” replied the clerk, “We do have a generic kind.” “What generic mean?” asked the Indian. “It means it doesn't have a name, and it's only 50 cents.” “Me take that,” said the Indian.
The next day, the Indian returns to the trading post and tells the clerk, “Me have name for generic toilet paper.” “Oh,” says the clerk, “what's the name?” “Me call it John Wayne... it's rough, tough and it take no crap from Indian.”

Things to do in Monument Valley

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10 comments:

Lona said...

Wow! Not only is it a beautiful place but such an interesting one to visit. Thanks for the tour Joe.

Sylvia K said...

A great tour indeed, Joe, and of one of my favorite places!! Terrific captures as always! Thanks for sharing!! Hope you have a wonderful week! Enjoy!

Fun60 said...

I really enjoyed the video. A great way to view somewhere I'm unlikely to ever visit. A laugh out loud story as well. What a great post.

carol l mckenna said...

What a fascinating post and photos ~ such history and love John Wayne ~ am sure you enjoyed it all ~ Great for OWT ~ Happy Week to you ~ xoxo

artmusedog and carol (A CreativeHarbor)

Hootin Anni said...

I've never been a John Wayne fan, but my husband would LOVE this. Me? I'd take in the scenery of the monoliths/monuments more so.

Must admit, I LOVED the stagecoach image. And I remember a movie about the Native Americans and the Code Talkers.

Sallie (FullTime-Life) said...

We missed that Museum somehow -- not enough time I guess. Thanks for showing it.

Unknown said...

This is a great post. Would love to visit there someday too.

A Colorful World said...

Love this post and the one on the link! We are planning a trip to Monument valley this summer, and it's so good to see what all is there.

Linda said...

An absolutely delightful tour!

Jenn Jilks said...

Wow. What amazing topography. Great virtual tour!