A Giant Jack Rabbit and Trees Turned To Stone

It's signs like this that make Route 66 Roadside Attractions unlike any other in America

Back on the I-40 after exploring Meteor Crater, we have a new respect for the Desert stretches of Planet Earth of Desert that we traverse on Old 66. Before we can get too deep in contemplating Prehistoric Times and huge Meteors crashing into Earth, we see exit 269, coming up, and it's time to make a quick stop at Jack Rabbit Trading Post.
We'll take another picture on the giant jackrabbit statue, check out the souvenirs inside that are very much like the souvenirs form the Mother Road's heyday, tomahawks, moccasins, collectible stones, and of course Route 66 memorabilia. It's a quick stop, but we never miss it.


Someday, we'll have a series of pictures of our family posing on the Jack Rabbit through the years.


We don't always take the detour to Petrified Forest, but if you've never been, block out some time on this leg of the journey to explore the fascinating park. Take exit #311/PETRIFIED FOREST NATIONAL PARK onto PETRIFIED FOREST RD - go 1.82.8 mi. You won't be disappointed by this world-class National Park with fascinating formations and a beautiful vista of the adjacent Painted Desert.


The joy of family vacations. All ages are awestruck by the scenic beauty and intense geologic formation of The Petrified Forest and Painted Desert

On the next leg of the journey, we'll be heading out of Arizona, onto New Mexico, the land of enchantment. Before we do that, my next post will detail some side trips that you can take from the Arizona stretch of Route 66, in case you wanted more adventure before you leave this state.