2025年1月12日 · Petrified Forest is best known for its Triassic fossils. It's like having two parks in one, an ecosystem over 200 million years old with plants and animals now represented in the surreal landscape of the Painted Desert.

2023年5月21日 · Petrified Forest is a surprising place, offering far more than the world renowned petrified logs. You can see so much just from your car and a few stops at overlooks. Imagine what you can see by walking one of the short maintained trails or even hiking into the backcountry along one of the Off the Beaten Path routes!

2023年2月5日 · Petrified Forest National Park is the only national park site that contains a segment of the Historic Route 66 alignment. Part of the National Old Trails Highway also passed through the park. Exposed at Petrified Forest is one of the most continuous sections of Triassic-aged rocks anywhere in the world.

2023年10月13日 · Find where to shop for Petrified Forest items for your home library. Last updated: October 13, 2023. Park footer. Contact Info. Mailing Address: Petrified Forest National Park P.O. Box 2217 Attn.: Petrified Forest, AZ 86028-2217 Phone: 928 524-6228. Contact Us Tools. FAQ; Site Index; Español; Stay Connected. This Site All NPS Experience Your ...

2020年9月24日 · Petrified Forest even starts with "pet"! We are one of the most animal friendly parks. Bring your leashed pet any place you are allowed to go except into the buildings.

2025年1月12日 · Stop at Painted Desert Visitor Center and the Rainbow Forest Museum to plan your visit, ask questions, get your Junior Ranger booklet, and discover exhibits.

2023年4月15日 · The highest concentrations of petrified wood are found in the southern end of the park, while the northern end showcases the human story and Painted Desert vistas. South End: Visit Rainbow Forest Museum & Visitor Center to check out the paleontological exhibits and watch the park film.

2023年9月24日 · Petrified Forest National Park is located in northeastern Arizona, about 50 miles from the New Mexico border on Interstate 40. There is no public transportation to or within the park. By Plane. Nearest major airports are in Phoenix, Arizona and Albuquerque, New Mexico.

2023年12月28日 · One of the best ways to enjoy and experience Petrified Forest National Park is on foot. Stay on designated trails while in developed hiking areas. Off-trail hiking can damage the fragile grassland environment, disturb wildlife habitat, and/or create unsightly "social" trails.

2018年3月16日 · Petrified wood found in the park and the surrounding region is made up of almost solid quartz. Each piece is like a giant crystal, often sparkling in the sunlight as if covered by glitter. The rainbow of colors is produced by impurities in the …