Ancient Wayves honored with top U.S. tourism award
Submitted | Ancient Wayves River and Hiking Adventures
Louis Williams, the owner of Ancient Wayves River and Hiking Adventures, leads a guided tour through ancestral ruins in southeastern Utah. His Navajo-owned company offers cultural and outdoor experiences exploring the region’s historic and natural sites.
CANYON POINT, Utah
Ancient Wayves River & Hiking Adventures, a Diné-owned tour company based near Bears Ears National Monument, has been named the top tourism experience in the United States by JRNY Magazine’s 2025 America Awards.
The recognition celebrates Ancient Wayves’ blend of cultural storytelling, outdoor adventure and responsible tourism across southeastern Utah. The company earned the “Best Tourism Experience” title from the UK-based travel publication, which honors destinations that demonstrate excellence in creativity and authenticity and leave travelers with a lasting connection to place.
To read the full article, please see the Nov. 6, 2025, edition of the Navajo Times.
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