Stunning Striped Mesas in the Painted Desert

So there a reason it’s called the #painteddesert and I wish these photos would show the true blue layer. That was my favorite part. I just thought driving through the Mojave was desolate. That had a lot of plant life in comparison. . I was telling my oldest that in school kids learn about plateaus and mesas and different land forms by books and definitions. She said, “Couldn’t they just learn it by experience? Or when they’re older?” She has no idea the rarity of their travel. Can’t grasp that most people will never see all they’ve seen already I n their short lives... . At the same time, any of us can use the terms with our kids while looking at photos or stories etc and use it in conversation... Make learning intentional and in the every day - no matter how or where or at what age learning happens. As my kids say, “Look up...”. Aka ask your phone ;) And let them see that you love learning so they do too! . #redeemingmyeducation #lifelonglearning #petrifiedforest #bluemesa #roadschooling #homeschoolmom #homeschoollifestyle #homeschoolgeography #unschooling #travelarizona .