Petrified Forest National Park Guide: Things to Know, What to See & Helpful Resources
Thursday, 12 March 2026
by freelife outdoors
Petrified Forest National Park protects one of the largest and most colorful concentrations of petrified wood in the world. Located in northeastern Arizona, the park also contains stunning desert landscapes, badlands, ancient fossils, and archaeological sites. Visitors can explore vibrant rock formations in the Painted Desert, walk among fossilized trees that are over 200 million years old, and discover traces of ancient civilizations that once inhabited the region.


