Outside of the popular Arizona destinations like the Grand Canyon, Antelope Canyon, Lake Powell, and Sedona are a whole host of other incredible places just waiting to be discovered…
For me, Petrified Forest National Park is the literal definition of a hidden gem (in more ways than one!). First off, it truly does feel actually hidden. It’s located off of I-40 in northeastern Arizona, in the middle of what seems to be barren wilderness.
Once you get off the interstate and start driving through the park, you’ll be almost immediately greeted by shockingly colorful, red hills, interesting rock formations, and, of course, actual “gems”…