Painted Desert

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.

reminds me of home

The canyon fully surrounds you…and you get the surreal feeling that the whole entire planet looks this way! So just a tip for those venturing into the area of the petrified forest…do not try to take anything with you…it’s illegal.

This is truly a work of art. It’s like God took a paintbrush and painted the landscape. Gorgeous!!

And while you’re here, visit the petrified forest.