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Blue Mesa, Petrified Forest National Park

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#2 of 18 in Things to do in Petrified Forest National Park
Must see · Hiking Trail · Nature / Park
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  • By MemoryMaker5
    I'll just add my sentiments to the others that have said it was their favorite at Petrified Forest National Park. If you have a limited amount of time and are having to pick and choose which things... 
    I'll just add my sentiments to the others that have said it was their favorite at Petrified Forest National Park. If you have a limited amount of time and are having to pick and choose which things...  more »
  • By Ana L
    Must see! Was very windy the day we went! (30mph wind!) Wind was so bad, we had a hard time getting out and taking pics at all the stops! Wasnt sure if we should walk the trail! We trusted someone... 
    Must see! Was very windy the day we went! (30mph wind!) Wind was so bad, we had a hard time getting out and taking pics at all the stops! Wasnt sure if we should walk the trail! We trusted someone...  more »
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  • By John Albritton
    Very Amazing scenery
  • By Berta Canaleta
    Blue Mesa has become my favourite place we've visitied in a road trip in the US, amazing and magical place. Breathtaking colors, couldn't get enough of it!
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