On our way to the Grand Canyon, we made a stop in Sun Valley, AZ., to visit the next National Park in our journey. :) The Painted Desert was beautifully filled with pinks, yellows and blues. It is literally out in the middle of nowhere!
The Petrified Forest was just a little ways from the desert, and we walked through the 'Chrystal Forest' which was a nicely paved hike about a mile long.
There so many trees that had petrified, with pretty crystals of red, blue, and yellow!
It feels really smooth too! I LOVE this kind of learning! Instead of reading about a petrified log, (how boring!) The kids are seeing, smelling, and touching these logs, right where they fell. So fun! :)
They also had fun running down the hills along the path. :)
It is hard to tell from the picture, but this is actually ONE tree that has petrified and fallen.
The Park had a small visitor's center with a 'fossil dig' and some large dinosaurs! :)
Way to go! Another Jr. Ranger badge!
Blessings,
Steph
Looks like we just missed seeing you guys!!! We were staying at TT Verde Valley for a week, started heading southeast today. Hopefully our paths will cross sooner than later! :) :) :)
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