A Brief Guide to the History and Culture of Petrified Forest National Park

Move aside, Grand Canyon - Eastern Arizona’s got a national park for you, and its name is Petrified Forest! Unique geology, history, and culture come together to make this national park a very special place in the state of Arizona and beyond. Today we explore how petrified wood is made, what types of plants and animals you can see on a typical visit, and the who’s who of people who have roamed these hills, looking for routes of travel, places to live, or for the inspiration of the great outdoors at Petrified Forest National Park.

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Desert City by Kevin MacLeod
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