Tuesday, December 16, 2014
Petrified Forest National Park - Arizona
The Petrified Forest National Park is an intriguing land of scenic
wonders and highlights, and a fascinating insight into the science of
this incredible natural wood.
This park is home to one of the world's largest and most colorful
concentrations of petrified wood. It also boasts multi-hued badlands
of the Painted Desert, along with protected historic and
archeological sites. Displays of 200-
million year old fossils can also
be found within the park, making it a playground of fascinating,
scientific history.
Petrified Forest National Park is located along Interstate
40 in the state of Arizona. It is divided into two sections,
which are connected by the north-south corridor.
The northern area encompasses sections of the Painted
Desert, while the southern section is home to high
concentrations of petrified wood.
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Arizona,
national parks in usa