Where Trees Turned to Stone

Petrified Forest National Park is renowned for its vast landscapes of colorful badlands and one of the world’s largest concentrations of petrified wood. The park preserves ancient fossilized trees from the Late Triassic period, offering a glimpse into a 225-million-year-old ecosystem. Beyond its geological wonders, the park also features striking desert scenery, historic Route 66 remnants, and significant archaeological sites that reflect thousands of years of human history.