November 19, 2009
Anniversary and Holiday Open House 2009 at Petrified Forest
On December 8, 2009, celebrate Petrified Forest National Park’s 103nd Anniversary!
October 20, 2009
Painted Desert Inn Historic Furnishings Project Underway
Through the generous donations of park visitors, funds from the Petrified Forest Museum Association, and entrance fees, a project was funded to recreate some of the missing furnishings of the Painted Desert Inn National Historic Landmark.
October 16, 2009
Discover the Ghosts of the Past at Petrified Forest
The nights are getting longer and autumn is here! Celebrate the season by taking a lantern tour of the Painted Desert Inn National Historic Landmark at Petrified Forest National Park. Learn what the “ghosts of the past” might have to say about the park’s rich heritage and discover the beauty of this historic building.
October 15, 2009
Celebrate National American Indian Heritage Month 2009
Petrified Forest National Park is pleased to promote awareness of and appreciation for the history and culture of American Indians during National American Indian Heritage Month. This month is dedicated to recognizing the cultures, the events and lifeways, the creativity and achievements of American Indians and Alaska Natives. This year’s theme is "Celebrating Tribal Nations: America's Great Partners." The park’s closest tribal nation partners include the Hopi, Zuni, Navajo, and White Mountain Apache.
October 11, 2009
Petrified Forest Changes to Winter Hours and Programs
Petrified Forest National Park will be changing to shorter winter hours on October 25, 2009. The park will open at 8:00 am and close at 5:00 pm Mountain Standard Time (MST) daily. The Painted Desert Visitor Center and the Rainbow Forest Museum hours will be the same as the park hours. The Painted Desert Inn National Historic Landmark is open from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. daily. Winter hours will continue through the end of February 2010.
September 10, 2009
YCC Program Big Success at Petrified Forest
This past summer Petrified Forest National Park hired nine youth from areas near the park in a Youth Conservation Corps (YCC) program. “Students were recruited from local high schools to assist with a number of critical park projects,” said Superintendent Cliff Spencer.
August 25, 2009
Autumn Hours and Program Changes
Park Superintendent Cliff Spencer announces that Petrified Forest National Park will be changing to shorter autumnal hours on September 8, 2009. The park will open at 7:00 a.m. and close at 6:00 p.m. Mountain Standard Time (MST) daily.
August 19, 2009
September Science and Education Center Lecture Series
In September, the Petrified Forest National Park Science and Education Center presents “The Making of an Accurate Geological Map of Petrified Forest National Park and its Significance” by Dr. Jeff Martz.
August 19, 2009
Petrified Forest National Park Science and Education Center Lecture Series September
In September, the Petrified Forest National Park Science and Education Center presents “The Making of an Accurate Geological Map of Petrified Forest National Park and its Significance” by Dr. Jeff Martz.
July 29, 2009
Stargazing at Petrified Forest National Park
In August, you can discover the “dark side” of Petrified Forest National during two events so special Park that you need reservations: Stories in the Stars Evening Program, August 14th and 21st.
July 24, 2009
A Day at Petrified Forest National Park
Come spend the day at Petrified Forest National Park! On Sunday, August 9, Park Ranger Adrian Flores will be conducting an all day excursion at the park. There will be opportunities to “get off the beaten path” and discover fantastic areas of the park where the hidden stories will be shared by Park Rangers, Scientists, and others who are experts in their fields.
July 18, 2009
Upcoming Special Programs at Petrified Forest National Park
Petrified Forest National Park is offering even more special programs this summer!
July 10, 2009
Special Programs at Petrified Forest National Park
There will be two programs so special at Petrified Forest National Park that you need reservations: Stories in the Stars Evening Program and Wilderness Petroglyphs Hike.
June 05, 2009
Fee-Free Weekends at Petrified Forest National Park
America’s Best Idea―the national parks―gets even better this summer…it’s free! Visit your national parks during three fee-free weekends* at 147 national parks that usually charge entrance fees—including Petrified Forest National Park!
June 01, 2009
Summer Solstice Celebration at Petrified Forest
Solar calendars are petroglyphs which interact with sunlight and shadow as the sun moves across the sky to mark the passage of the seasons. Solar calendars have been discovered throughout the Southwest marking the summer and winter solstice, and the equinoxes.
May 27, 2009
Science and Education Center Lecture Series-Early Mammals in Triassic and Jurassic Rocks in the Southwestern United States
10 am on Wednesday, June 3, 2009: Science and Education Center Lecture Series—Early Mammals in Triassic and Jurassic Rocks in the Southwestern United States
