Making the Most of Your Time

Making the Most of Your Time

The Petrified Forest is the main attraction for most of Eastern Arizona's visitors. Plan to reserve a day for the forest and the Painted Desert, with one or two additional days to explore the neighboring towns. If solitude is your goal, consider staying at a lodge surrounded by private forest.

Pinetop-Lakeside offers the best base for your trip, with a wide range of lodging facilities and amenities. Neighboring area towns, such as Snowflake-Taylor or Holbrook, have storied motels and bed-and-breakfasts.

Depending on your preferences, you can add day trips and excursions. Fans of the great outdoors have their choice of activities like fishing, skiing, hiking, and biking in the White Mountains. Those who like a little less sweat in their vacations can hit the open road and explore historic Route 66 or the Colorado Trail.