Some places change your perspective.
Colorful badlands full of fossilized wood.
A landscape where deep time lies fully on display, Petrified Forest National Park blends colorful badlands, vast grasslands, and one of the world’s largest and most vivid collections of petrified wood. Spanning more than 200 million years of geologic history, the park protects ancient fossils, ancestral Puebloan sites, habitat for desert animals, and a sweeping stretch of historic Route 66.
Park information: National Park Service.
LocationArizona
Designated1962
Coordinates34.91°, -109.81°
Before you head out
Start with the official park guide for trip planning, accessibility, reservations and current conditions. Availability and requirements can change throughout the year.
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