Petrified Forest
Petrified Forest National Park is known for its fossilized *Araucarioxylon* trees, vivid Painted Desert vistas, and prehistoric petroglyphs. Located in northeastern Arizona, it offers dramatic badlands and accessible hikes.
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Geography
| Address | Petrified Forest National Park, AZ, USAInterstate 40 |
|---|---|
| Continent | North America |
| Region | Americas |
| Subregion | Southwest United States |
| Country | United States |
| State | Arizona |
| County | Apache County |
| District | Navajo Nation |
| City | N/A |
| Neighborhood | N/A |
| Postal Code | 86511 |
| Timezone | AmericaPhoenix |
| Latitude | 35.07 |
| Longitude | -109.78 |
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12:59 PM LOCAL TIMEPetrified Forest National Park protects one of the world's largest and most-colorful concentrations of fossilized *Araucarioxylon* trees, which date to the Late Triassic period (~225 million years ago). Beyond the petrified wood, visitors are drawn to its expansive Painted Desert, with ribbons of pink, purple, and orange sediment widely visible from overlooks and short trails. The park also hosts significant prehistoric petroglyph sites across areas like Newspaper Rock, and features short walks for views and interpretive displays. While primarily car-accessible, it provides marked routes for day hikes, scenic drives, and park-sponsored programs to explore its geologic and cultural history.
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