The Petrified Forest and Painted Desert are uniquely Arizona road trip destinations. Here's why it's worth the drive and what to see along the way.

Best things to do at Petrified Forest and Painted Desert If, like most visitors, you’re just spending a day driving through Petrified Forest National Park, here are the highlights you should not ...

Location: Arizona Established: December 9, 1962 Size: 135,000 acres A sun-swept corner of the Painted Desert draws more than 600,000 visitors each year. While most come to see one of the world's ...

Arizona's Painted Desert is a dreamscape where stunning reds, purples, and oranges narrate the Earth's story that spans millions of years. This vibrant landscape stretches over 160 miles from the ...

There’s so much to see in northern Arizona – from jaw-dropping natural landmarks to quirky roadside stops – the possibilities for your adventure are endless. If you’ve got the time ...

The park’s north and south are connected by a 28-mile-long road weaving past trails such as the panoramic one-mile-long Painted Desert Rim Trail and the half-mile walk to Puerco Pueblo, home to ...