Mesas always look good in blue. The Blue Mesa is my favorite area of Petrified Forest. There is a 3.5 mile loop road to drive and a 1 mile paved loop where you can walk along the base of mesas ...

If you can stay longer, include a walk to Agate House, take the trail into the Blue Mesa badlands, and consider a hike in the Petrified Forest National Wilderness Area.

Petrified Forest National Park is one of three designated ... they provide an educational opportunity at the set coordinates.