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Petrified Forest
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Eastern Arizona |
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| Taking a trip to Petrified Forest National Park is an outdoor adventure that will truly amaze you. Viewing the ancient remains of forests and civilizations is more than educational: it’s exciting! It is a surprising land of scenic wonders and fascinating science. Park activities include museums, hiking, walking, sightseeing, photography, auto touring, horseback riding, and wilderness backpacking. Check below for more Petrified Forest National Park information.
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Uniqueness - Petrified Forest National Park includes a grassland ecosystem and the badlands of the Painted Desert. The terrain changes quickly as you travel through the park, from the vistas of the Painted Desert,... (click here for more)
Facts - The park is open year round except for Christmas Day, December 25. Park hours vary from opening at 7:00 or 8:00 AM to closing at 5:00 to 7:00pm (MST) depending on the time of year. Please note that Ar... (click here for more)
History & Statistics - Captain Lorenzo Sitgreaves was the first to document finding petrified wood in this region in 1851. Two years later, Lieutenant Amiel Whipple, during an expedition to find a route for the railroad, w... (click here for more)
Natural Features - The park contains the petrified remains of trees from the Late Triassic period. Surrounding the petrified wood are untold years of deposition, uplift, and erosion, creating the Chinle Formation. This ... (click here for more)
Flora - Not all plants at Petrified Forest National Park are fossils. Living plants are critical components within the Painted Desert landscape. Plants capture particulate dust in the air, filter gaseous poll... (click here for more)
Activities in the Park - Park activities include the park film, museums, sightseeing, auto-touring, photography, walking, hiking and wilderness backpacking. A variety of ranger programs are given year round with an increased ... (click here for more)
Environmental Impact - The National Park Service places a high priority on encouraging, restoring, or maintaining plant and animal diversity in all of its sites across the country. One of the fronts in the battle to maintai... (click here for more)
Be Equipped - As with all hiking and outdoor walking activities, rangers recommend wearing sturdy hiking boots with good traction and adequate ankle support.... (click here for more)
Weather - Summer days are generally hot with temperatures in the 90F's. Summer nights range from 50-60F. Average winter daytime temperatures vary from 40-50F with nighttime lows in the 20F's. Temperatures can d... (click here for more)
Rules, Regulations and Safety - Petrified Forest National Park is only open to the public for day use. Park access is prohibited during closed hours except by permit. Please follow park regulations for your safety and for the safety... (click here for more)
Wildlife - Animal life at Petrified Forest includes amphibians, birds, insects, spiders, mammals, and reptiles. Birds, lizards and some rodents are seen most frequently, though seasons and weather play a large r... (click here for more)
Wildlife Warnings - Driving too fast or being inattentive is never safe, but doubly so in and near the park as humans invade the natural resident's space; namely the many forms of wildlife that call the Petrified Forest ... (click here for more)
Fees - Individuals entering the park on foot or by bicycle are charged $5 for 7 days. A Petrified Forest National Park Annual Pass can be purchased for $20. A private vehicle entering the park is charged $10... (click here for more)
Camping - No campgrounds or lodging are available in the park, but nearby communities offer full service accommodations. Nearby areas with lodging include Holbrook (30 minutes west), Flagstaff (2 hours west), a... (click here for more)
Nearby Attractions - The Homolovi Ruins State Park, the Hubbell Trading Post National Historic Site, and the Canyon De Chelly National Monument, are within 100 miles of the park. The Walnut Canyon National Monument, Sunse... (click here for more)
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