🇺🇸United States, National Park in Arizona
Petrified Forest
Petrified Forest National Park is located in northeastern Arizona, United States, encompassing an area of about 346 square miles. The park features large deposits of petrified wood, remnants of ancient tropical forests, and unique geological formations.
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Established as a national monument in 1906 and later a national park in 1962, Petrified Forest is known for its extensive collection of petrified logs from the Late Triassic period, approximately 225 million years ago. Visitors can access the park via Interstate 40, with numerous hiking trails providing opportunities to explore the landscape and view the fossils.