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Petrified Forest National Park

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Petrified Forest

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"Colorful petrified wood and painted desert..must see"(5 Tips)
"great scenery with the Painted Desert and petrified wood."(3 Tips)
"... at the beginning near visitors center on south side of park --- rainbow hills are..."(2 Tips)
"Great Ranger staff and there's not a bad view anywhere."(2 Tips)

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michelleOctober 18, 2017
EVERYTHING is incredible. Get in a few hikes - biggest & most logs at the beginning near visitors center on south side of park --- rainbow hills are beautiful - sunset is incredible at the north end.
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PetrifiedForestNPS LarsenDecember 14, 2014
Beautiful day at the park today! Chilly, but sunny. Be sure to wear something warm and bring your camera. The rain yesterday intensifies the colors of the Painted Desert. Gorgeous!! (hl)
Mark BJune 23, 2017
No frills park that has great scenery with the Painted Desert and petrified wood. Make sure to hit the visitors center to see some examples of polished wood. One road goes from top to bottom of park.
The TravelerJuly 31, 2019
Absolutely amazing. Beautiful colors. Nice relaxing ride through the park that you can do at your own pace. A picture doesn’t do it justice. You have to experience it with your own eyes.
Jason GreenbergMarch 25, 2014
Crystal Forest, Puerco Pueblo and Painted Desert Inn are must see! Agate Bridge, not so much. Amazing National Park!!
PetrifiedForestNPS LarsenApril 2, 2016
Be sure to try out the Off the Beaten Path routes and explore more of the park! https://www.nps.gov/pefo/off-the-beaten-path.htm (hl)
Gail FNovember 2, 2013
Incredible park. Great Ranger staff and there's not a bad view anywhere. Do not steal petrified wood.
JohnNovember 26, 2013
Beautiful place, and the crows are very friendly and not afraid to come right up to you.
Doug LeavyMarch 23, 2017
Take your time, there is so much to see and the colors are beautiful.
Petrified ForestMay 10, 2015
You can find this week's events at http://www.nps.gov/pefo/planyourvisit/event-details.htm?eventID=860048-452862 and http://www.nps.gov/pefo/planyourvisit/cultural-demonstrations.htm
Dennis GalindoJuly 24, 2014
For those of you with Teens or Tweens that constantly tell you how bored they are, this is the place to let them run wild. They will still tell you how bored they are, but at least they fall asleep.
SoCal BARFApril 9, 2013
Family spent two days here. Son hiked every trail he could. The rangers are most helpful and knowledgeable.
Aubri O'ConnorAugust 28, 2010
Totally disagree. Get out and wander natural marvels. The wood is great, and you can climb all over it. And the pictos are cool :)
Petrified ForestJune 28, 2015
Summer programs have started at Petrified Forest National Park: http://www.nps.gov/pefo/planyourvisit/guidedtours.htm Read more
CamiliaSeptember 10, 2020
Colorful petrified wood and painted desert..must see
pieter vDecember 10, 2016
Amazing nature! Tree trunks in stone forever
Erin JoyceApril 13, 2014
Bring a jacket...can be windy...wear sunscreen.
FitCitiesJanuary 31, 2012
This is an amazing park!! Take a walk around!
Victor SquireJune 25, 2012
Another wonder of the world I want to visit in my backyard.
ChristinaMarch 18, 2023
So many beautiful sights
Orval ElliottJune 12, 2013
Been here 10+ times
Beautiful Park Im tellin yall.
Titi CagnonDecember 30, 2013
If you're near, go it's huge !!!
Emilie SmithAugust 11, 2013
Absolutely worth the stop
Stephen DJune 4, 2011
Don't see what the big deal is...the trees didn't look all that scared to me.
Kell BellJuly 17, 2010
Go to the fred harvey store for souveneirs, its amazing!
Bruce TuJune 25, 2012
Don't turn around the forest is at far end of drive
gno mehalikDecember 27, 2013
I found God here.
Orval ElliottNovember 29, 2011
Been here 10+ times
chillin here @ work
Wil HAugust 13, 2010
Don't waste your time and money. The painted desert is cool, the rest is not.
OlesyaNovember 12, 2014
Если никогда не видели окаменелых деревьев - то очень впечатлит👍 не верится, когда смотришь на них. В ближайшем городке продают ооочень много таких пней, если домой для интерьера надо )
OlesyaNovember 19, 2014
Необычайное явление! Только представьте, сколько им лет и как природа над ними поработала!👍
Amerika.czJanuary 9, 2012
Zkamenělý les. Tlení padlých dřevin zpomalovaly nánosy bahna a sopečného popílku. Kmeny postupně sytily křemičité silice, které nakonec dovršily chemický proces zkamenění. Read more

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