Petrified Forest National Park

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The Petrified Forest National Park comprises 146 square miles in northern Arizona, encompassing Navajo and Apache counties. The park was designated a national monument in 1906 and contained some spectacular landscape that is difficult to locate anywhere else.

The Blue Mesa Trail is a must-do hike. The straightforward 1-mile circle leads you through blue-infused clay to a big patch of petrified wood. The Crystal Forest and the Painted Desert Rim Trail are two of the recognized paths.

Many of the attractions are visible from the park's approach road, and short interpretive trails provide close-up views of distinctive sites. The Visitors Center is a wonderful location to start before setting out on the trip since it gives information about the park's ecology and geology.