Visit the painted desert of Arizona
📍 United States🔄 Repeatable👤 All ages
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Drive through the Painted Desert's otherworldly landscape where red, orange, and purple sedimentary layers create natural masterpieces. The colors shift dramatically throughout the day, making sunrise and sunset prime viewing times. Combine with nearby Petrified Forest National Park for a full desert geology experience.
Difficulty
20/100Easy
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Cost
$300 – $800
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Time
weekend
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People
1+
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Setting
outdoor
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Season
any
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Equipment
None needed
People who tried this
“The route was barren, yet colorful. I would have loved to have stayed another day to explore the hikes and vistas of this beautiful Navajo Nation. The drive was therapeutic as I slowly inched my way along the route. With the sunset approaching, I didn’t want to miss this lovely occasion to enjoy the sun’s reflection on the mesas where the colors were much more rich and radiant.”
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