I was driving out west on a business trip (since I hate flying) and saw the signs for the Painted Desert. I have wanted to go to the Painted Desert ever since I read about it in my Charlie Brown’s ‘Cyclopedia when I was little, so my wife and I decided to stop and make a day of it.

It is definitely worth it. The desert is absolutely spectacular, and you are also right next to the Petrified Forest National Park, which is also amazing.