Petrified Forest National Park

Petrified Forest National Park

Petrified Forest National Park



Location
: Arizona
Size: 93,533 acres
Established: 1962

Activities: Hiking, backpacking, bird watching, horseback riding, biking, nature walks, wildlife viewing, interpretive programs, and auto touring.

General Information for Petrified Forest


Park Vision
Photos and facts about the Painted Desert, Blue Mesa, Rainbow Forest, Crystal Forest, the Tepees, petroglyphs, and ruins. Includes info on petrified wood and the animals and plants of this park.

National Park Service
Describes the activities, facilities, natural features, wildlife, nearby attractions, and special events at Petrified Forest National Park.


Pictures of Petrified Forest National Park


Terra Galleria Photography
A gallery of beautiful photos of Petrified Forest National Park.

Photographs of Petrified Forest National Park
Images of this park from "The American Southwest."


Wildlife and Nature at Petrified Forest


Nature and Science - Animals
Information about the mammals, reptiles, and amphibians of this national park.

Bird Records for Petrified Forest NP
List of birds found in this park. Includes residence status.

Mammal Records for Petrified Forest NP
List of mammals that inhabit this park. Includes common names and scientific names.

Nature and Science - Plants
Information about the grasses, lichens, and wildflowers of Petrified Forest National Park.

Geology of Petrified Forest National Park
Describes the early climate and how it changed over the years. Includes facts on the petrified wood and fossils found in this park.


History of Petrified Forest National Park


Petrified Forest National Park Information
Discusses the geologic and cultural history of this park.


Petrified Forest Weather and Map



Map of Petrified Forest National Park
Map of Petrified
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