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Gazing into the Painted Desert's vibrant hues feels like watching Earth's most spectacular sunset frozen in stone. The Little Colorado River Navajo Tribal Park offers landscapes that seem to belong to another planet entirely. Stop at the Navajo Nation ranger station for hiking permits and cultural insights before browsing the impressive tribal craft store. Local artisans sell authentic jewelry and weavings from roadside stands that put mall shopping to shame. The trading post serves as both landmark and living museum, where fry bread and turquoise have sustained travelers for generations. After photographing the otherworldly terrain, cross the historic Cameron suspension bridge for views that explain why artists have been attempting to capture this landscape for centuries.

Photo by Matt Esler