This morning we arrived at the Painted Desert and Petrified Forest National Park and started on the 28 mile drive through the park. We stopped at several of the scenic overlooks and took lots of photos. We saw some really neat petroglyphs and old ruins and lots of petrified wood. Along the way there were plenty of lizards scurrying about. There was even a stop at the Old Historic Route 66 where we found this car and took the photo below.
We drove through Coconino Forest this afternoon on our way to the Grand Canyon. It was a nice change in scenery compared to the view of the flat bare desert of yesterday's drive.
We stopped in Flagstaff to pick up a few groceries, fill our water jugs, get gas, and check the tire pressure (the light had come on earlier). I went in to get groceries while the boys went to get gas and check the tires. Then back on the road to the Grand Canyon.
As we approach the Grand Canyon, the third National Park of our trip, we are in awe of the beauty that surrounds us. Jacob comments that he likes Arizona's scenery better than that of New Mexico, as he's busy taking pictures. I have to agree, although I did think New Mexico had some pretty amazing landscapes. We've made 5 U-turns today. No, not because we got lost, but because we had to go back and take a picture. The wind has been picking up during the last few hours and is currently pretty strong - almost enough to knock you over. We heard it's supposed to be really windy the next few days.
We will be at the Grand Canyon for three days. Then it's on to our next stop: Zion National Park, UT.
- Sarah
Here are some photos from the Petrified Forest:
great photos!! some look familiar, but it's been alot of years since daddy and i were there. :)
ReplyDeleteMiss you all! praying for you! we still can't get the phone to work, so we'll have to try to remember passwords to sign into our Skype on the computer. you all are doing a great job keeping up with the blog. appreciate the info especially since we didn't get to finish our conversation. love you all!!
I love your photos--especially the one of all of you in the car! The Southwest is so beautiful and full of history. I've been to Zion National Park a number of times, and I know you'll enjoy it. YHWH bless.
ReplyDeleteThanks Rachel! The pic of us in the car took a couple of tries to get it right, but it was worth it. :) And i'd agree the southwest is amazing, everywhere you look its a picture worthy of a postcard. We will post an update about our stay at Zion in the next couple of days, well... that is if we survive hiking the Narrows tomorrow....
DeleteOh and Happy Birthday!! I hope you had an amazing day!
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