April 2 – April 7
Holbrook is the closest town to Petrified Forest National Park with reasonable accommodations, especially with some windy days and cold nights in the forecast. The town also is on the old Route 66, some interesting things to see and places to shop, but sadly a lot of places had closed down.
We spend just about everyday driving to the park and hiking. PFNP is completely dog friendly and we took advantage of it! There aren’t many trails in this park, but “suggested routes.” This meant they gave you where to hike, but there was no true path or signs to get you there. Very interesting!
April 3rd we hiked north of the Painted Desert Inn. Quite a decent down but beautiful landscape.
April 4th we hiked the Long Logs trail and visited the Agate House. At the Agate House Benat took a fall and cut himself directly between his eyes.
April 5th we hiked towards the Blue Mesa after parking near the Tepees. This was a great hike. We kind of followed an old path that has deteriorated away and sometimes perched on the crest of the hills.
April 6th we hiked near the Jasper Forest.
Clark Family Adventures 