Petrified Forest is a surprising land of scenic wonders and fascinating science. The park is located in northeast Arizona and features one of the world's largest and most colorful concentrations of petrified wood. Also included in the park's 93,533 acres are the multi-hued badlands of the Chinle Formation known as the Painted Desert, historic structures, archeological sites and displays of 225 million-year-old fossils.
<ul><li>Keywords: pefo; painted desert; chinle formation; National parks; Landscapes; Deserts; Petrified wood</li></ul>
NPS staff
Taken on 26 February 2004
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