Petrified Forest National Park

Petrified Forest National Park natural wonders

Explore the geological and archaeological highlights of Petrified Forest National Park in northeastern Arizona. This collection features the remnants of a 100-room ancestral Puebloan village at Puerco Pueblo and the Agate Bridge, a 110-foot fossilized log spanning a sandstone gully. Discover over 650 ancient petroglyphs at Newspaper Rock and the vibrant, multi-hued badlands of the Painted Desert. The area preserves late Triassic fossils, historic Route 66 landmarks, and diverse desert landscapes.

Petrified Forest Wonders — Map

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Petrified Forest National Park

Petrified Forest National Park is an American national park in Navajo and Apache counties in northeastern Arizona.

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Newspaper Rock Petroglyphs Archeological District

The Newspaper Rock Petroglyphs Archeological District is part of the Petrified Forest National Park, and contains in excess of 650…

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Puerco Pueblo

Remains of an ancestral Puebloan village occupied between 1250 and 1380 CE. The site once contained over 100 rooms and several plazas, with petroglyphs located along the nearby trail.

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Agate Bridge

A 110-foot long petrified log that forms a natural bridge across a sandstone gully. A concrete support beam was added in 1917 to prevent the fossilized wood from collapsing due to erosion.

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Petrified Forest National Park

The northern section of the park encompassing the Painted Desert's colorful badlands. This area includes the historic Painted Desert Inn and views of the original Route 66 alignment.

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