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As soon as I laid my eyes on the Painted Desert in north central Arizona was immediately captivated by its unique beauty robust. Covering 7,500 square miles of Grand Canyon and spread 150 miles east, south, the width is between 15 and 50 miles. Much of mesas and buttes contour of these rare and arid lands, with the formation of Chinle layers show many different colors, sunrise and sunset are seen to be believed. These wonderful badlands are home to special places and fascinating people who make make your visit unforgettable.

Petrified Forest National Park is in the same southern border, and has a drive 27 miles that can be taken to your liking with many viewpoints where petrified coniferous Triassic period, can be inspected more closely. Some of these decisions have paved the aisles stop you can walk at their own pace, while others like the Blue Mesa and Jasper forest can be considered from the point of view because of the sensitivity of the soil.

A house made entirely petrified wood and some world-class petroglyphs are just two of many other interesting and educational features of this magnificent park.

Car Wheels north and south of Canyon de Chelly by car, stop and walk along a path to the ruins of the White House, is free, but can be tiring, depending on your fitness level. Here you will be greeted by the sight of a fabulous home built by the Anasazi cliff wall and put the barrel of pure sandstone. Access to the floor of gun is allowed only if you take a tour with a Navajo guide, you need to purchase this, but I guarantee that the views are breathtaking.

Only 35 miles east of Flagstaff is Meteor Crater, an exceptional visual impact crater that was caused by a meteoroid enters the Earth's atmosphere and crashing into the There are rocks of Arizona about 50,000 years. Used by NASA to train astronauts for the Apollo lunar missions, this is accomplished by clicking on the camera.

A short 12 mile drive north of Flagstaff will give you access to a loop road in the crater of the sunset, the volcano 1,000 feet high, the last eruption is almost 800 years and is named in the cone of ash in her bright red on top. By paying an entrance fee you also have access to Wupatki Monument Nacional, where several well-preserved old towns floors can be viewed at leisure.

The vast majority of the Painted Desert is the homeland of the Navajo Indians, whose capital Window Rock tribal is south of Canyon de Chelly. A very informative museum in the capital of the Navajo will inform past and accommodations are also available here. The farm of the Navajo and the work of the back of the throat, and if you decide to take the tour, you can call the first witness production of a Navajo rug and within a Hogan. Some of the most picturesque areas of public lands in Arizona are on Navajo land.

Living on top of 3 tables spectacular reserve Hopi Indian is completely surrounded by Navajo land. The Hopi are well known for its wicker baskets and pottery, but their work is highly intelligent, sterling silver jewelry, I give them worldwide fame. To be among the Hopi is indeed an experience, be sure to learn about Kachina dolls while you're there.

Then there I have six very good reasons to visit the Painted Desert or the Painted Desert, as the Spanish have named.

Nigel Makin is the founder of http://www.painted-desert-jewels.com a website dedicated to promote awareness of Arizona’s beautiful Painted Desert.

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