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Petrified Forest National Park

With one of the world's largest and most colorful concentrations of petrified wood, multi-hued badlands of the Painted Desert, historic structures, archeological sites, native grassland, and displays of over 200-million-year-old fossils, this is a surprising land of scenic wonders and fascinating science.
 
 
Mariposa lily

Who Lives Here?

In progress, but take a peek!

2010 Wildflower Report (it's just barely getting started!)

 

 
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Online and Internet-based Activities

Petrified Forest Social Networking
Petrified Forest National Park is experimenting with new ways to bring the park experience to visitors. Are you on Flickr? Twitter? Facebook? More...

Geocaching
EarthCachingGeocaching is a worldwide game of hiding and seeking treasure. Can you imagine the treasures you could discover at Petrified Forest? Join in this global phenomenon!
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Navajo Dancers

Special Programs

Cultural Demonstrators
During the summer, March, and November, cultural demonstrators can be found at the Painted Desert Inn National Historic Landmark. More...

Visit the work of one of our incredible Artists-in-Residence, Antonio Garbasso. Explore Petrified Forest National Park through his immersive panoramas, including interactive pieces. (This link is not an official National Park Service website and leaves NPS.gov)

Artist in Residence
The park invites artists to interpret national park landscapes with creative approaches and techniques.
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Write to

Superintendent, Petrified Forest National Park
PO Box 2217
Petrified Forest, AZ 86028

Phone

General Park Information
(928) 524-6228

Fax

(928) 524-3567

Climate

Petrified Forest National Park has variable weather throughout the year. Summers are hot with thunderstorms from July through September. With an elevation of over 5,000 feet, winters can be quite cold and snow is a possibility. Spring and fall can be hot or cold with rapidly changing conditions during the day. Always be prepared!

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Communities Surrounding Petrified Forest National Park
Note: The times listed below are approximate driving times to the park.
Chambers, AZ (20 min. )
Holbrook, AZ (24 min. ) Pop. 4,917
Sanders, AZ (25 min. )
Woodruff, AZ (32 min. )
Joseph City, AZ (32 min. )
 Concho, AZ (44 min. )
Snowflake, AZ (55 min. ) Pop. 4,460
Indian Wells, AZ (56 min. )
Taylor, AZ (59 min. ) Pop. 3,176