Painted Desert

A wide expanse of 93,500 acres, the Painted Desert stretches from the edge of the Grand Canyon to the Petrified Forest to the Wupatki National Monument Indian Ruins. As the name suggests this desert is a colorful palette with hues ranging from brilliant reds to sedate lavenders. After millions and millions of years in the making, this vibrantly tinted desert is at its most spectacular right before sunset.