But the real surprise was learning about and visiting Goulding's Lodge and Trading Post. The Gouldings established the trading post in 1924 when they were newly married. During the Depression, they were worried about the Navajo people so Harry Goulding took the last of their money and went to Hollywood to meet with the director John Ford and convinced him Monument Valley was the perfect setting for Westerns. This helped tremendously with the region's economic recovery. I never knew this was how Monument Valley became an iconic setting for movies. My sister Robynne and I loved exploring the museum which included artwork, photographs, Hollywood memorabilia, and the Goulding's living quarters. The lodge is a big operation now and I would love to stay there sometime.
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