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Petrified Forest National Park is the only national park in the U.S. with a section of old Route 66. The park is also home to a "rainbow" forest, which has colorful tree fossils that are more than 200 ...

To the east of Holbrook, just off the I-40, is one of the most otherworldly parks to visit in Arizona. Petrified Forest National Park, known for its striated badlands and its Rainbow Forest filled ...

If you drive just a few hours northeast from Phoenix to the Petrified Forest, it almost feels like you stepped onto a different planet — albeit a colorful one full of subtle scenic and scientific ...

Nestled in the rugged terrain of northeastern Arizona lies the Painted Desert, a geological marvel that captivates visitors with its vibrant colors and ancient history. Spanning over 7,500 square ...

New fossil find: Researchers uncovered a new species, Akidostropheus Oligos, a tiny spiked reptile from 220 million years ago, in the park’s Thunderstorm Ridge area. Deep time revealed: The park’s ...

Petrified Forest National Park is more than just a desert—it’s a window into over 200 million years of Earth’s history and thousands of years of human culture. From Triassic-era fossils to ancestral ...

Petrified Forest National Park in Arizona. If you’re on a mission to visit some of the most underrated national parks across the U.S., you should probably have Petrified Forest on your radar. The ...