Until you get down in Chaco, the landscape is kind of boring, typical western New Mexico. Then you drop down into the canyon and it all changes largely due to the pueblos. I love the Canyon de Chile (sp?) and Hovenweep (sp?) and so many other places. Having been born in the Sonoran desert the entire Colorado Plateau into New Mexico, Colorado and Utah fascinates me. I miss it being a weekend drive away.
Canyon de Chelly? A beautiful area. Spider Rock was inspirational for a 10 year old kid. :)