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Petrified Forest National Park is the only U.S. National Park with a portion of the Historic Route 66. Route 66 also known as ...
HOLBROOK , Ariz. – The first letter turned up at Petrified Forest National Monument in 1935 all the way from Budaun, India. It was addressed to "The Officer in Charge." " Dear Sir," it began ...
Petrified Forest National Park has a fascinating story to tell. Learn about its unexpected rock formations, multi-colored fossils, and myriad archaeological treasures with these 12 facts.
Petrified Forest National Park is open 364 days a year (everyday except Christmas, December 25), and hours change throughout the year; be sure to check the website when planning your visit. 1.
HOLBROOK – The first letter turned up at Petrified Forest National Monument in 1935 all the way from Budaun, India. It was addressed to "The Officer in Charge." " Dear Sir," it began, the words ...
Fun fact: Petrified Forest was designated a national monument on Dec. 8, 1906. It became a national park on Dec. 9, 1962. "Angel of Route 66': Meet the man who saved the Mother Road from oblivion ...
The geology, fossils and human stories of Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument are part of a common geologic heritage.
Most of the Petrified Forest National Park's petrified wood comes from tall conifers. These ancient trees grew more than 200 million years ago along waterways, where periodic flooding uprooted trees.
Petrified Forest National Monument was established in 1906 by President Theodore Roosevelt for the purpose of protecting the petrified wood deposits in the region.