We spent the day helping the boys earn their junior Ranger Badges for the Petrified Forest. We learned about the dinosaurs and jungle that once covered this barren land. We saw beautiful petrified logs everywhere and learned about how and why they were formed. We also saw what happened when the “wood thieves” started harvesting the wood for the crystals inside. It was a great day and the sights were just a part of the magic of this place.
Another beautiful spot is the painted desert. We stopped at an overlook and it took my breathe away. It is an arcing range from the Grand Canyon to the Petrified forest. Seriously between our imaginations and the colors its worth visiting.