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Forest Ranger standing beside a massive petrified log for scale in Petrified Forest National Park
A Forest Ranger stands beside a massive petrified log, giving perspective to its enormous size in Petrified National Park.
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Exploring the Timeless Beauty of Petrified Forest National Park, Arizona

Step back in time at Petrified Forest National Park, where Arizona’s Painted Desert glows with color, Route 66 history lingers in the desert, and ancient trees have turned to shimmering stone. From the petroglyphs of Newspaper Rock to the massive fossilized logs scattered across the landscape, this park is a journey through millions of years of natural and human history.

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September 30, 2025