Discover US National Parks: Petrified Forest National Park, Arizona (1962)

• Petrified Forest National Park is located in Arizona and was established in 1962.

• It is home to some of the world's most fascinating and beautiful petrified wood.

• The park was once a swampy lowland and is now a vast desert with rolling hills.

• Among its most famous attractions are the Blue Mesa, Petrified Forest, and Painted Desert.

• The park is full of ancient Native American artifacts and petroglyphs.

• It is open year-round and the best time to visit is during the winter months.

• Visitors can explore the backcountry and take in the stunning views of the colorful landscape.