Unmarked Mesa Edge Stop
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Unmarked pull-off where desert stretches forever.
Arizona
Holbrook
16 locations worth exploring
🌲 Nature(10)
Petrified Forest National Park Overlook
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Petrified logs in a colorful desert tapestry.
Puerco Valley View
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Vibrant Puerco Valley views with wild rock formations.
Petrified Forest Slot Canyon
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Slot canyon with colorful petrified wood and sunlit shadows
Petrified Forest National Park
An ancient forest turned into colorful petrified wood.
💡 Visit during the cooler months for comfortable hiking, bring plenty of water, and don’t miss the scenic overlooks.
Petrified Forest National Park - Crystal Forest
Glittering petrified logs in a colorful ancient forest
Petrified Forest National Park Rim View
Wide desert panorama with colorful badlands — a surprise!
Puerco River Valley Lookout
Overlook of the winding Puerco River Valley
Old Route 66 Vista
Nostalgic views over a wildflower valley
Petrified Forest Exit 311 Pull-Off
Hidden pull-off at Petrified Forest with colorful layers.
📍 Landmark(1)
The Wigwam Motel
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Unique teepee-shaped motel right on Route 66!
📜 Historical(1)
Puerco Pueblo
Ancient petroglyphs off the beaten path.
💡 Visit early in the day, when the sun casts soft light on the carvings, making them easier to spot.
🌋 Natural Wonder(3)
The Painted Desert
Colorful badlands that appear straight out of a painting.
💡 Bring a good pair of shoes for the trails; you’ll want to explore!
Petrified Forest National Park, Rainbow Forest Museum
Uncover the ancient wonder of petrified trees!
💡 Don't miss the short hiking trails throughout the park!
Rainbow Forest
Ancient trees and fossilized wood in vibrant colors.
💡 Follow the marked trails to find the densest areas of petrified wood—sunlight really makes the colors pop.
geological(1)
Castle Rock – Little Colorado River
Fantastical rock formation rising from the earth!
💡 Visit during sunrise or sunset for the best lighting.