Overshadowed by the Grand Canyon, this quiet desert park might just surprise you. From rainbow-colored badlands to Route 66 ...

Petrified Forest National Park is a hidden Arizona gem that often flies under the radar in comparison to other nearby parks like the Grand Canyon and Mesa Verde.

10. Join a ranger: Petrified Forest National Park Rangers offer a variety of programs throughout the year to showcase different areas of the park, including guided hikes, cultural demonstrations ...

Most of the Petrified Forest National Park's petrified wood comes from tall conifers. These ancient trees grew more than 200 million years ago along waterways, where periodic flooding uprooted trees.

The Petrified Forest National Park was formed more than 200 million years ago from at least a dozen different species of trees, some of which approached nearly 200 feet in height.

The Blue Mesa Loop Road and all trails in the Blue Mesa area are closed until further notice, officials say. (Petrified Forest National Park) By Alexis Cortez. Published: Sep. 21, 2022 at 9:27 PM MST ...

Petrified Forest is Arizona's least visited national park. Business Insider's author discovered a rich history and colorful fossils that made it one of her favorites.

Saguaro National Park is easiest to reach, since two park sections are separated by metro Tucson. The Western District is due west of the city, while the Eastern/Rincon Mountain District is just east.

Wander amid 200-million-year-old stone logs in Arizona. It's our 62 Parks Traveler's ninth stop on her journey to visit every U.S. national park in a year.