Petrified Forest National Park

Petrified Forest National Park is a high-desert geologic treasure chest, featuring loads of petrified wood and eye-popping views of the Painted Desert. The park has a dry, windy climate and is home to over 400 species of plants and a variety of animals, including pronghorns, coyotes, and bobcats. Visitors can explore the park's many trails, including the Crystal Forest, Giant Logs, and Long Logs trails, which loop past petrified wood deposits and huge logs. The park also has a number of archaeological sites, including the remains of a 100-room compound occupied by the Ancestral Puebloan people and the Agate House, an eight-room pueblo built of petrified wood. The park's visitor centers, including the Painted Desert Visitor Center and the Rainbow Forest Museum, offer exhibits, books, and gifts, as well as information about the park's natural and cultural history