I spent most of a day here and really pushed myself. A full day would have been better. This is a scenic enjoyable place to visit.

I spent most of a day here and really pushed myself. A full day would have been better. This is a scenic enjoyable place to visit.
Amazing place. Beautiful, lots to see, and great staff
Visiting this Natural treasure is worth every minute. A must for everyone
Never seen place, amazing, movie gave very good idea about painted desert, will go again in near future
It looks like the desert is painted (different layers of color within the same hill). Go at sunrise or sunset for best photos. There is a nice hike starting near the 'Painted Desert Inn' (the trail is hidden, you have to look for it on the side of the building), and that is about 1-2 miles long. It takes you...
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I am intrigued by petrified wood and this is defiantly the place to see it. Just the sheer amount of wood is amazing and this is after years of plundering. It may not be the most exciting drive, but you will be glad you went. Let your eyes see the beauty of the wood.
My husband and I couldn't decide if we were going to take our kids here on our week long road trip. Our kids are young and we just didn't think an added drive was going to impress them. After talking with a gentleman at our hotel who raved about his ride - we decided to go.
We had an amazing...
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The unique beauty of this desert area cannot be duplicated anywhere where else in the world period.
After seeing some amazing natural sites driving through Arizona and Utah for a solid week, this was a bit of a disappointment. If you're just starting your Arizona road trip, consider visiting here first instead of last.
Stunning landscape, incredible colours and rock formations. Give yourself plenty of time to hike, take pictures or just gawp. Check out the old inn, which is now a museum.
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