https://www.nps.gov/pefo News releases from Petrified Forest National Park. en-us https://www.nps.gov/pefo/learn/news/more-az-arch-hikes-added.htm Fri, 28 Feb 2025 04:36:00 EST In response to overwhelming public interest, Petrified Forest National Park is adding 3 additional hikes to archeology sites in the month of March. Learn about the past by joining a ranger for a guided hike into the beautiful and ancient landscapes of Petrified Forest National Park. Expect off trail conditions that include rocky and rugged desert terrain. Reservations required. https://www.nps.gov/pefo/learn/news/more-az-arch-hikes-added.htm https://www.nps.gov/pefo/learn/news/arch-month-hikes.htm Wed, 12 Feb 2025 04:55:00 EST Learn about the past by joining a ranger for a guided hike into the beautiful and ancient landscapes of Petrified Forest National Park. Expect off trail conditions that include rocky and rugged desert terrain. Reservations required. https://www.nps.gov/pefo/learn/news/arch-month-hikes.htm https://www.nps.gov/pefo/learn/news/newrestroomsrfpefo.htm Fri, 06 Sep 2024 04:04:00 EST Petrified Forest National Park is pleased to announce the start of construction of a new restroom next to the Rainbow Forest Museum. https://www.nps.gov/pefo/learn/news/newrestroomsrfpefo.htm https://www.nps.gov/pefo/learn/news/yccemployslocalteenspefo.htm Thu, 15 Aug 2024 05:21:00 EST Every summer, Petrified Forest National Park hosts a crew of local youth through Youth Conservation Corps (YCC). The YCC program provides jobs for youth interested in working with national parks and other public lands. https://www.nps.gov/pefo/learn/news/yccemployslocalteenspefo.htm https://www.nps.gov/pefo/learn/news/pefo-pr-pdogs.htm Thu, 18 Jul 2024 04:10:00 EST Petrified Forest National Park has been working with Hubbell Trading Post National Historic Site to translocate Gunnison’s Prairie Dogs (Cynomys gunnisoni) from a location where they are in conflict with humans to another location where they can thrive and support their ecosystem. https://www.nps.gov/pefo/learn/news/pefo-pr-pdogs.htm https://www.nps.gov/pefo/learn/news/pr-100th-anniversary-pdi.htm Fri, 14 Jun 2024 04:19:00 EST Join the celebration of the 100th anniversary of the Painted Desert Inn! In 1924, Herbert Lore registered his newly constructed business with the Land Office, fulfilling his duties under the Homesteading Act of 1862. Today this charming building is on the National Register of Historic Places and is a National Historic Landmark. On June 21, 22, and 23, there will be treats and activities offered at the inn. https://www.nps.gov/pefo/learn/news/pr-100th-anniversary-pdi.htm https://www.nps.gov/pefo/learn/news/pfmaatpdi.htm Fri, 22 Mar 2024 13:39:00 EST Petrified Forest Museum Association Opens Sales Outlet at Painted Desert Inn https://www.nps.gov/pefo/learn/news/pfmaatpdi.htm https://www.nps.gov/pefo/learn/news/guided-backcountry-hikes-spring-2024.htm Wed, 07 Feb 2024 10:17:00 EST Experience the vast painted desert views with inspiring archeology in the park while we celebrate Arizona Archeology month. Reservations required, no children under 12 years of age, and no pets. https://www.nps.gov/pefo/learn/news/guided-backcountry-hikes-spring-2024.htm https://www.nps.gov/pefo/learn/news/nr-2024-off-the-beaten-path.htm Fri, 26 Jan 2024 06:11:00 EST Did you know Petrified Forest National Park offers a chance for visitors to explore areas within the park that are considered “off the beaten path”? These hiking excursions get you away from the park road and crowded trails, taking you through areas of spectacular scenery, geological wonders and fields of wild grasslands and petrified wood. https://www.nps.gov/pefo/learn/news/nr-2024-off-the-beaten-path.htm https://www.nps.gov/pefo/learn/news/talampaya-sister.htm Wed, 13 Dec 2023 04:03:00 EST Petrified Forest National Park and Talampaya National Park, a United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) World Heritage site in Argentina, recently became sister parks. The parks have similar geological, paleontological, biological, and archaeological resources. https://www.nps.gov/pefo/learn/news/talampaya-sister.htm https://www.nps.gov/pefo/learn/news/fall-hike-2023.htm Fri, 11 Aug 2023 04:46:00 EST Tired of staying indoors from the summer heat? Need to get away from work and the city noise? Hike the beautiful Painted Desert with a Ranger! Enjoy peaceful spectacular fall views of the park while you get some steps in! https://www.nps.gov/pefo/learn/news/fall-hike-2023.htm https://www.nps.gov/pefo/learn/news/sister-parks.htm Thu, 10 Aug 2023 04:46:00 EST Petrified Forest National Park and Ischigualasto Provincial Park in Argentina formally became sister parks during a ceremony in Argentina on August 1, 2023. The parks share similar paleontological, geological, biological, and archaeological resources. https://www.nps.gov/pefo/learn/news/sister-parks.htm https://www.nps.gov/pefo/learn/news/air-2023.htm Wed, 31 May 2023 04:46:00 EST In 2023, Artist-In-Residence at Petrified Forest National Park are David Hunter from June 12-25, Lisa Flowers from Sept. 12-26, Larry Hughes from Oct. 1-14, and Nancy Hershberger from October 16-27. https://www.nps.gov/pefo/learn/news/air-2023.htm https://www.nps.gov/pefo/learn/news/earlyspringcultdemo23.htm Fri, 24 Mar 2023 08:00:00 EST The Cultural Demonstration program at Petrified Forest National Park provides local artisans the opportunity to share their cultural and historical connections to the region with park visitors. https://www.nps.gov/pefo/learn/news/earlyspringcultdemo23.htm https://www.nps.gov/pefo/learn/news/spring-hike-2023.htm Fri, 17 Feb 2023 10:11:00 EST Join a Ranger for a guided adventure to archeology sites found in the backcountry or off the beaten path at Petrified Forest. Hikes are free with entrance fee.  https://www.nps.gov/pefo/learn/news/spring-hike-2023.htm https://www.nps.gov/pefo/learn/news/new-triassic-amphibian.htm Wed, 25 Jan 2023 05:19:00 EST Paleontologists at Petrified Forest National Park and colleagues from Virginia Tech and the University of Washington named a new species of fossil amphibian from Petrified Forest, published today in the prestigious scientific journal Nature. https://www.nps.gov/pefo/learn/news/new-triassic-amphibian.htm https://www.nps.gov/pefo/learn/news/rd-close-affect-park.htm Thu, 13 Oct 2022 06:19:00 EST Starting at 1:00pm on October 22nd, the railroad crossing on highway 77 in Holbrook will be closed for maintenance. The closure will last through October 25th. https://www.nps.gov/pefo/learn/news/rd-close-affect-park.htm https://www.nps.gov/pefo/learn/news/new-reptile.htm Wed, 28 Sep 2022 04:13:00 EST The paleontology program at Petrified Forest National Park is excited to announce the publication of a new peer-reviewed scientific article that names a new Triassic reptile from the park. https://www.nps.gov/pefo/learn/news/new-reptile.htm https://www.nps.gov/pefo/learn/news/fall-hikes.htm Tue, 20 Sep 2022 12:02:00 EST With fall around the corner brining changing colors and cooler temperatures to the landscape, the hiking season is here!!! Come see the seasons change with a guided adventure off the beaten path in Petrified Forest National Park. https://www.nps.gov/pefo/learn/news/fall-hikes.htm https://www.nps.gov/pefo/learn/news/investigating-shooting.htm Tue, 20 Sep 2022 05:41:00 EST National Park Service and partner law enforcement agencies are investigating a shooting incident that occurred in the park this morning. While driving in a remote area of the park, a bullet from a gunshot struck an unmarked National Park Service vehicle carrying two employees. No one was injured in the shooting. https://www.nps.gov/pefo/learn/news/investigating-shooting.htm https://www.nps.gov/pefo/learn/news/new-dog-park.htm Fri, 26 Aug 2022 09:13:00 EST Celebrate International Dog Day at Petrified Forest National Park. Dogs and their humans can now enjoy some quality time together at the Petrified Fur-Rest Bark Park. The new dog park, located near the Painted Desert Visitor Center off Interstate 40, was built with the help of Petrified Forest maintenance staff, Youth Conservation Corps (YCC) participants and a local Girl Scout. https://www.nps.gov/pefo/learn/news/new-dog-park.htm https://www.nps.gov/pefo/learn/news/fire-restrictions-lifted-7-22.htm Wed, 29 Jun 2022 06:13:00 EST National Park Service Superintendent Jeannine McElveen has announced the recension of Stage II Fire Restrictions in Petrified Forest National Park effective immediately. Recent monsoonal rains have reduced the fire danger within the park.  https://www.nps.gov/pefo/learn/news/fire-restrictions-lifted-7-22.htm https://www.nps.gov/pefo/learn/news/backcountry-adventure.htm Thu, 17 Feb 2022 05:13:00 EST Are you looking for some time away from your digital devices? Want to get outside this spring? Are you in need of some fresh air and sunshine? Join a ranger for a guided adventure off the beaten path in the backcountry of Petrified Forest National Park! https://www.nps.gov/pefo/learn/news/backcountry-adventure.htm https://www.nps.gov/pefo/learn/news/gumby-ready-for-display.htm Fri, 14 Jan 2022 11:21:00 EST After years of study and preparation the skull of Gumby the Phytosaur will be on display in the Rainbow Forest Museum at Petrified Forest National Park. https://www.nps.gov/pefo/learn/news/gumby-ready-for-display.htm https://www.nps.gov/pefo/learn/news/capitol-christmas-tree-2021.htm Wed, 27 Oct 2021 11:30:00 EST Petrified Forest National Park to Host the 2021 U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree on November 9th.  https://www.nps.gov/pefo/learn/news/capitol-christmas-tree-2021.htm https://www.nps.gov/pefo/learn/news/improvement-projects-underway.htm Fri, 24 Sep 2021 10:53:00 EST As the summer season turns to fall, Petrified Forest National Park will be tackling some much-anticipated improvement projects in the Painted Desert Visitor Center and on several of the park’s trails. https://www.nps.gov/pefo/learn/news/improvement-projects-underway.htm https://www.nps.gov/pefo/learn/news/plan-like-a-park-ranger.htm Wed, 09 Jun 2021 08:44:00 EST Just in time for Great Outdoors Month, the National Park Service unveiled a top-ten list of visitation tips encouraging members of the public to Plan Like a Park Ranger this summer. https://www.nps.gov/pefo/learn/news/plan-like-a-park-ranger.htm https://www.nps.gov/pefo/learn/news/petrified-forest-national-park-s-museum-demonstration-lab-hours-extended.htm Wed, 20 Jan 2021 03:53:00 EST The Museum Demonstration labs is now available at the Painted Desert Visitor Center every Wednesday through Sunday. https://www.nps.gov/pefo/learn/news/petrified-forest-national-park-s-museum-demonstration-lab-hours-extended.htm https://www.nps.gov/pefo/learn/news/beat-the-pandemic-blues-with-a-visit-to-petrified-forest-national-park.htm Thu, 31 Dec 2020 03:45:00 EST Learn more about a variety of park passes and Fee Free days in 2021 at Petrified Forest National Park. https://www.nps.gov/pefo/learn/news/beat-the-pandemic-blues-with-a-visit-to-petrified-forest-national-park.htm https://www.nps.gov/pefo/learn/news/petrified-forest-national-park-is-open-and-so-are-the-park-s-retail-operations.htm Thu, 17 Dec 2020 06:16:00 EST Current Park and Retail operations for winter of 2020. https://www.nps.gov/pefo/learn/news/petrified-forest-national-park-is-open-and-so-are-the-park-s-retail-operations.htm https://www.nps.gov/pefo/learn/news/petrified-forest-national-park-curates-new-species-in-the-museum-collection.htm Thu, 12 Nov 2020 09:50:00 EST Over 4,000 fossils specimens have been added to the Museum Collection at Petrified Forest National Park, including three new specimens from the Late Triassic. https://www.nps.gov/pefo/learn/news/petrified-forest-national-park-curates-new-species-in-the-museum-collection.htm https://www.nps.gov/pefo/learn/news/fossil-discovery-from-petrified-forest-national-park-reveals-new-species-of-ancient-mammal-relative.htm Wed, 04 Nov 2020 05:07:00 EST A research article published in the journal Biology Letters, a collaborative group of paleontologists from Virginia Tech, the Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History, University of Washington, and Petrified Forest National Park describe a new cynodont (early mammal relative) species named Kataigidodon venetus. https://www.nps.gov/pefo/learn/news/fossil-discovery-from-petrified-forest-national-park-reveals-new-species-of-ancient-mammal-relative.htm https://www.nps.gov/pefo/learn/news/new-fossils-discovered-at-petrified-forest-national-park.htm Wed, 14 Oct 2020 11:54:00 EST New fossils discovered at Petrified Forest National Park reveal a new species of a 220 million-year-old burrowing reptile known as a drepanosaur. This new species, named Skybalonyx skapter by a collaborative team of researchers from Petrified Forest National Park, Virginia Tech, University of Washington, Arizona State University, Idaho State University, and the Virginia Museum of Natural History, was announced on October 8th in a study published in the Journal of Vertebrate Paleontology. https://www.nps.gov/pefo/learn/news/new-fossils-discovered-at-petrified-forest-national-park.htm https://www.nps.gov/pefo/learn/news/pefo-historic-photo-book.htm Mon, 28 Sep 2020 04:11:00 EST Discover the history and evolution of Petrified Forest through the eye of the camera. The book is beautiful and full of intriguing stories, provoking the reader to find their own connection with Petrified Forest National Park. https://www.nps.gov/pefo/learn/news/pefo-historic-photo-book.htm https://www.nps.gov/pefo/learn/news/talk-with-a-paleontologist.htm Wed, 23 Sep 2020 07:22:00 EST Petrified Forest National Park is excited to announce that park visitors can, once again, have the unique experience of talking with a park paleontologist while they work on fossils in the demonstration fossil laboratory. https://www.nps.gov/pefo/learn/news/talk-with-a-paleontologist.htm https://www.nps.gov/pefo/learn/news/virginia-tech-team-funded-to-explore-triassic-fossil-communities-at-petrified-forest.htm Fri, 11 Sep 2020 07:13:00 EST A NSF CAREER awarded $622,222 five-year project will fund Virginia Tech graduate student research, bring undergraduates to PEFO for fieldwork and training, and provide four week-long field courses for K-12 teachers from Arizona, New Mexico, and local tribal communities that integrate laboratory research with outreach and teaching opportunities. https://www.nps.gov/pefo/learn/news/virginia-tech-team-funded-to-explore-triassic-fossil-communities-at-petrified-forest.htm https://www.nps.gov/pefo/learn/news/fire-restrictions-lifted-7-29-20.htm Wed, 29 Jul 2020 05:57:00 EST Fire Restrictions Lifted at Petrified Forest National Park  https://www.nps.gov/pefo/learn/news/fire-restrictions-lifted-7-29-20.htm https://www.nps.gov/pefo/learn/news/stage-ii-fire-restrictions-6-20.htm Mon, 01 Jun 2020 05:43:00 EST Stage II Fire Restrictions begin on Monday 6/1/2020 at Petrified Forest National Park   https://www.nps.gov/pefo/learn/news/stage-ii-fire-restrictions-6-20.htm https://www.nps.gov/pefo/learn/news/pefo-increase-recreational-access.htm Wed, 27 May 2020 05:05:00 EST Following guidance from the White House, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and state and local public health authorities, Petrified Forest National Park is increasing recreational access and other services through a multi phased approach. https://www.nps.gov/pefo/learn/news/pefo-increase-recreational-access.htm https://www.nps.gov/pefo/learn/news/petrified-forest-national-park-will-increase-entrance-fees-beginning-january-1-2020.htm Fri, 20 Dec 2019 04:01:00 EST Starting on January 1, 2020, Petrified Forest National Park will increase entrance fees for visitors in order to fund important maintenance and improvement projects within the park. https://www.nps.gov/pefo/learn/news/petrified-forest-national-park-will-increase-entrance-fees-beginning-january-1-2020.htm https://www.nps.gov/pefo/learn/news/jeanninemcelveenselectedsuperintendentpefo.htm Mon, 09 Sep 2019 05:25:00 EST Acting National Park Service Regional Director Chip Jenkins announced the selection of Jeannine McElveen as the new superintendent for Petrified Forest National Park in Arizona. She will begin her new assignment on September 15. https://www.nps.gov/pefo/learn/news/jeanninemcelveenselectedsuperintendentpefo.htm https://www.nps.gov/pefo/learn/news/triassic-frogs-news.htm Wed, 27 Feb 2019 09:30:00 EST In a research article published today in Biology Letters, a collaborative group of paleontologists from Virginia Tech, the Florida Museum of Natural History, and Petrified Forest National Park, led by Dr. Michelle Stocker, announced new discoveries that represent the oldest fossil frogs in North America. https://www.nps.gov/pefo/learn/news/triassic-frogs-news.htm https://www.nps.gov/pefo/learn/news/fire-restriction-lifted.htm Wed, 18 Jul 2018 05:52:00 EST Based on significant recent summer monsoon moisture, Superintendent Brad Traver has announced the lifting of Stage II Fire Restrictions at Petrified Forest National Park effective immediately. https://www.nps.gov/pefo/learn/news/fire-restriction-lifted.htm https://www.nps.gov/pefo/learn/news/pefodarkskypark.htm Thu, 21 Jun 2018 08:28:00 EST The National Park Service and International Dark-Sky Association (IDA) are pleased to announce that Petrified Forest National Park has been officially designated as an International Dark Sky Park. https://www.nps.gov/pefo/learn/news/pefodarkskypark.htm https://www.nps.gov/pefo/learn/news/dinoday2018.htm Wed, 30 May 2018 12:46:00 EST Help us celebrate the 33nd anniversary of Gertie’s flight by watching films, enjoying a variety of hands-on activities to include handling real fossils, hiking, and roving to understand and appreciate late Triassic era fossils found in the rock formations of Petrified Forest National Park. https://www.nps.gov/pefo/learn/news/dinoday2018.htm https://www.nps.gov/pefo/learn/news/fire-restriction-order-at-petrified-forest-national-park.htm Wed, 09 May 2018 11:50:00 EST Pursuant to regulations of the Department of Interior, Title 16, Sections 3 and 36 Code of Federal Regulations, subsections 1.5 Closure and public use limits (a) (2), 2.13 Fires (c), 2.21 Smoking (a), and 2.38 Explosives (b)... https://www.nps.gov/pefo/learn/news/fire-restriction-order-at-petrified-forest-national-park.htm https://www.nps.gov/pefo/learn/news/petrified-forest-proposes-two-entrance-fee-increases.htm Thu, 14 Dec 2017 11:38:00 EST Petrified Forest National Park is asking for public comment and reaching out to stakeholders to discuss two proposed entrance fee increases in 2018. https://www.nps.gov/pefo/learn/news/petrified-forest-proposes-two-entrance-fee-increases.htm https://www.nps.gov/pefo/learn/news/celebrate-dinosaur-day-june-6-at-petrified-forest-national-park.htm Thu, 25 May 2017 04:52:00 EST Help us celebrate the 32nd anniversary of Gertie’s flight by watching films, looking at real fossils, experimenting with the fossilization processes, taking home a fossil cast, coloring Gertie, and experiencing a new interactive exhibit regarding evolutionary origins of early dinosaurs. https://www.nps.gov/pefo/learn/news/celebrate-dinosaur-day-june-6-at-petrified-forest-national-park.htm https://www.nps.gov/pefo/learn/news/benefits2017.htm Wed, 26 Apr 2017 04:57:00 EST A new National Park Service (NPS) report shows that 643,273 visitors to Petrified Forest in 2016 spent $41,429,100 in communities near the park. https://www.nps.gov/pefo/learn/news/benefits2017.htm https://www.nps.gov/pefo/learn/news/petrified-forest-national-park-announces-free-opportunities-for-all-4th-graders.htm Tue, 24 Jan 2017 10:38:00 EST Petrified Forest National Park encourages all 4th graders to visit the park for free this year as part of the Every Kid in a Park program which gives free access to more than 2,000 federally managed lands and waters. https://www.nps.gov/pefo/learn/news/petrified-forest-national-park-announces-free-opportunities-for-all-4th-graders.htm https://www.nps.gov/pefo/learn/news/pdccnhl.htm Thu, 12 Jan 2017 05:01:00 EST On January 11, U.S. Secretary of the Interior Sally Jewell announced the designation of 24 new National Historic Landmarks, to include the Painted Desert Community Complex located at the northern end of Petrified Forest National Park. https://www.nps.gov/pefo/learn/news/pdccnhl.htm https://www.nps.gov/pefo/learn/news/everykidpass2.htm Thu, 08 Sep 2016 05:17:00 EST Petrified Forest National Park Launches Second Year of Every Kid in a Park Pass. https://www.nps.gov/pefo/learn/news/everykidpass2.htm https://www.nps.gov/pefo/learn/news/digital-field-trips-pr.htm Thu, 01 Sep 2016 11:19:00 EST Starting in October 2016, Petrified Forest National Park will offer ‘virtual’, digital field trips through their new distance learning program. Teachers from anywhere in the country, or the world, can sign up for a live program with a ranger via video conference. https://www.nps.gov/pefo/learn/news/digital-field-trips-pr.htm https://www.nps.gov/pefo/learn/news/pffi2016.htm Tue, 24 May 2016 04:08:00 EST Petrified Forest Field Institute recently released its 2016 schedule, providing new opportunities to immerse in the beauty and science of the park. https://www.nps.gov/pefo/learn/news/pffi2016.htm https://www.nps.gov/pefo/learn/news/dinosigning.htm Wed, 23 Mar 2016 04:26:00 EST The day of the dinosaurs had a dawn, the Late Triassic was it, and this time on Earth has captured the imaginations of people worldwide. Explore this extraordinary slice of Earth’s history – a time when great reptiles roamed and the first dinosaurs appeared on our planet. Discover what the Chinle Formation reveals about this part of the world more than 200 million years ago and learn about vital, ongoing research at Petrified Forest National Park. https://www.nps.gov/pefo/learn/news/dinosigning.htm https://www.nps.gov/pefo/learn/news/gbbc2016.htm Mon, 01 Feb 2016 04:05:00 EST Petrified Forest National Park is located along a branch of a major migratory thoroughfare. A surprising diversity of bird species can be spotted in the spring and fall at the park. Summer and winter have their own unique residence. During the Great Backyard Bird Count the park will host various bird counting and watching activities. https://www.nps.gov/pefo/learn/news/gbbc2016.htm https://www.nps.gov/pefo/learn/news/newfossilreptile.htm Tue, 26 Jan 2016 10:50:00 EST Four skeletons collected by paleontologists at Petrified Forest National Park over the last decade reveal the presence of a new species of extinct reptile. The technical paper in which it is first described was recently published in the journal PeerJ, which is freely available online at https://peerj.com/articles/1583/. https://www.nps.gov/pefo/learn/news/newfossilreptile.htm https://www.nps.gov/pefo/learn/news/pefofunds.htm Fri, 15 Jan 2016 08:09:00 EST It was announced this week that Petrified Forest National Park is one of 63 park units across the country who will receive Centennial Challenge federal matching funds to partner with targeted private sector donations. https://www.nps.gov/pefo/learn/news/pefofunds.htm https://www.nps.gov/pefo/learn/news/novhike2015.htm Fri, 13 Nov 2015 10:08:00 EST In honor of the National Park Service Centennial, join avid hikers Gary and Connie Grube for a season of guided adventures through the backcountry of Petrified Forest National Park. The Grubes have logged hundreds of miles hiking and volunteering with the park. Join them as they share their favorite gems of the Petrified Forest. https://www.nps.gov/pefo/learn/news/novhike2015.htm https://www.nps.gov/pefo/learn/news/petrified-forest-concession-services-to-change-hands.htm Mon, 09 Nov 2015 09:25:00 EST The successful bidder and new park concessionaire will be Ortega National Parks, a family owned company that has roots in northeastern Arizona and northwestern New Mexico that go back to the 1870’s. https://www.nps.gov/pefo/learn/news/petrified-forest-concession-services-to-change-hands.htm https://www.nps.gov/pefo/learn/news/historicgrant2015.htm Fri, 06 Nov 2015 11:13:00 EST Restoration work will restore the glass storefront to the mid-century modern Painted Desert Oasis building designed by famed modern architect Richard Neutra. https://www.nps.gov/pefo/learn/news/historicgrant2015.htm https://www.nps.gov/pefo/learn/news/nhldesignation2015.htm Thu, 05 Nov 2015 11:03:00 EST Petrified Forest National Park and Heritage Partnerships Program, Intermountain Region, National Park Service (NPS), have partnered on a project to nominate Painted Desert Community Complex as a National Historic Landmark, the highest level of recognition for an historic place with exceptional value. https://www.nps.gov/pefo/learn/news/nhldesignation2015.htm https://www.nps.gov/pefo/learn/news/nightsky101915.htm Tue, 13 Oct 2015 07:10:00 EST ‘Night Sky in the Park’ 2015 October 19, 2015 https://www.nps.gov/pefo/learn/news/nightsky101915.htm https://www.nps.gov/pefo/learn/news/artistprog1015.htm Wed, 07 Oct 2015 07:56:00 EST Petrified Forest National Park 2015 Artists-in-Resident Photographer Robert Langham III invites the public to join him for a Demonstration/Presentation at Northland Pioneer College’s White Mountain Campus (Show Low) https://www.nps.gov/pefo/learn/news/artistprog1015.htm https://www.nps.gov/pefo/learn/news/artdemo093015.htm Wed, 23 Sep 2015 09:11:00 EST Petrified Forest National Park 2015 Artist-in-Resident Sculptor/Cartoonist Shing Yin Khor invites everyone to join her at the NPC White Mountain Campus (Show Low) for a Demonstration/Presentation. https://www.nps.gov/pefo/learn/news/artdemo093015.htm https://www.nps.gov/pefo/learn/news/sciencesummer2015b.htm Fri, 18 Sep 2015 10:30:00 EST Petrified Forest Summer of Science 2015 More new discoveries in Paleontology and Archeology! https://www.nps.gov/pefo/learn/news/sciencesummer2015b.htm https://www.nps.gov/pefo/learn/news/artistpresent09-24-15.htm Tue, 15 Sep 2015 11:47:00 EST Petrified Forest National Park Artists-in-Residence Art Show September 24, 2015 at the La Posada Hotel and Gardens https://www.nps.gov/pefo/learn/news/artistpresent09-24-15.htm https://www.nps.gov/pefo/learn/news/artdemo091515.htm Wed, 09 Sep 2015 09:50:00 EST Painter Larry Hughes, current Artist-in-Residence at Petrified Forest National Park, will host a demonstration of his work at the Northland Pioneer College Painted Desert Campus. It is free and open to the public. https://www.nps.gov/pefo/learn/news/artdemo091515.htm https://www.nps.gov/pefo/learn/news/star-sept15.htm Thu, 03 Sep 2015 08:11:00 EST Petrified Forest National Park will welcome visitors for a viewing of the night sky with astronomer Dr. Larry Behers on Saturday, September 12, 2015. https://www.nps.gov/pefo/learn/news/star-sept15.htm https://www.nps.gov/pefo/learn/news/4thgraders.htm Wed, 02 Sep 2015 07:45:00 EST Petrified Forest National Park invites all fourth grade students to visit the park for free as part of the White House’s new Every Kid in a Park program. https://www.nps.gov/pefo/learn/news/4thgraders.htm https://www.nps.gov/pefo/learn/news/importantpaleoday.htm Tue, 25 Aug 2015 07:55:00 EST The results are in and the two days during which Petrified Forest National Park offered citizens the opportunity to become a paleontologist for a day through the Petrified Forest Field Institute were very productive. https://www.nps.gov/pefo/learn/news/importantpaleoday.htm https://www.nps.gov/pefo/learn/news/concessionbid.htm Fri, 07 Aug 2015 04:47:00 EST Petrified Forest National Park announced today the availability of a Prospectus for commercial services at the park over the next ten years. https://www.nps.gov/pefo/learn/news/concessionbid.htm https://www.nps.gov/pefo/learn/news/artistdemostarphoto.htm Sun, 12 Jul 2015 09:07:00 EST Petrified Forest National Park 2015 Artists-in-Resident Presentation/Demonstration Scheduled for July 18th, 2015 at the La Posada Hotel, Winslow Arizona https://www.nps.gov/pefo/learn/news/artistdemostarphoto.htm https://www.nps.gov/pefo/learn/news/quilts4th.htm Mon, 29 Jun 2015 07:56:00 EST The Painted Desert Quilts Shop in Holbrook, Arizona, will host Artists-in-Residence Bill Meek and Denny Peterson on July 4th. They will have several of their quilts on display, and a demonstration detailing their methods of quilting and what has inspires them in their craft. https://www.nps.gov/pefo/learn/news/quilts4th.htm https://www.nps.gov/pefo/learn/news/feeincrease.htm Thu, 18 Jun 2015 09:11:00 EST Starting on October 1, Petrified Forest National Park will increase entrance fees for visitors in order to fund important maintenance and improvement projects within the park. https://www.nps.gov/pefo/learn/news/feeincrease.htm https://www.nps.gov/pefo/learn/news/gertieday2015.htm Sat, 30 May 2015 11:09:00 EST Celebrate the 30th anniversary of the historic fossil airlift of “Gertie” the Chindesaurus at the park! Join Dr. William Parker, park paleontologist and Adam Marsh, seasonal paleontologist as they display the actual fossils of Gertie, show films about Gertie and the airlift, and provide informal presentations about current research. This event is entirely free and all are welcome. When: Saturday June 6 from 9:30 am – 3:30 pm https://www.nps.gov/pefo/learn/news/gertieday2015.htm https://www.nps.gov/pefo/learn/news/generational-journey.htm Tue, 28 Apr 2015 11:39:00 EST Scott Bunting of Colorado is gearing up to ride his Honda across the country. Bunting will emulate an epic journey made by his grandfather—also Scott Bunting—a century ago. https://www.nps.gov/pefo/learn/news/generational-journey.htm https://www.nps.gov/pefo/learn/news/economicbenefits.htm Thu, 23 Apr 2015 10:15:00 EST A new National Park Service (NPS) report shows that 836,800 visitors to Petrified Forest National Park in 2014 spent $51,696,000 in communities near the park. That spending supported 719 jobs in the local area... https://www.nps.gov/pefo/learn/news/economicbenefits.htm https://www.nps.gov/pefo/learn/news/archmonth2015.htm Thu, 26 Feb 2015 03:32:00 EST Petrified Forest, AZ —March is Arizona Archaeology and Heritage Awareness Month. Events throughout Arizona celebrate the state's cultural history with special presentations. We invite you to join us at Petrified Forest National Park. https://www.nps.gov/pefo/learn/news/archmonth2015.htm https://www.nps.gov/pefo/learn/news/visitsup2014.htm Tue, 20 Jan 2015 04:20:00 EST Final statistics of yearly visitation for Petrified Forest National Park have been tallied, and the numbers are impressive! In 2014 the park welcomed 836,799 visitors, up 29.8% from last year (644,648 visitors in 2013). https://www.nps.gov/pefo/learn/news/visitsup2014.htm https://www.nps.gov/pefo/learn/news/proposal2raisefees.htm Wed, 19 Nov 2014 03:05:00 EST Petrified Forest National Park is considering raising entrance fees to the park for the first time since 1997. https://www.nps.gov/pefo/learn/news/proposal2raisefees.htm https://www.nps.gov/pefo/learn/news/petrified-forest-summer-of-science.htm Thu, 18 Sep 2014 05:20:00 EST There is always science going on at Petrified Forest National Park – September is the time for a summary of the summer’s activity. Every year, seasonal employees, researchers, and summer interns swell the park’s science staff and get out into the field to make new discoveries. https://www.nps.gov/pefo/learn/news/petrified-forest-summer-of-science.htm https://www.nps.gov/pefo/learn/news/airgarycawood.htm Mon, 08 Sep 2014 11:12:00 EST Petrified Forest National Park welcomes their newest Artist-in-Resident Gary Cawood. Northland Pioneer College proudly host Artist-in-Residence Gary Cawood on Thursday, September 18th, 2014 https://www.nps.gov/pefo/learn/news/airgarycawood.htm https://www.nps.gov/pefo/learn/news/airmargomitchell.htm Thu, 28 Aug 2014 04:08:00 EST Margo Mitchell will be working on a new painting during a presentation. Visitors are welcome to watch, comment, and ask questions about her work, inspiration, and her experience as Artist-in-Residence in the park. https://www.nps.gov/pefo/learn/news/airmargomitchell.htm https://www.nps.gov/pefo/learn/news/airnancyhaver.htm Tue, 12 Aug 2014 05:52:00 EST Nancy will demonstrate the art of wood block printing on Friday, August 22, 2014, at thePainted Desert Inn Historic Landmark located at the Petrified Forest National Park from 10am- 4pm (standard park entry fees apply). https://www.nps.gov/pefo/learn/news/airnancyhaver.htm https://www.nps.gov/pefo/learn/news/airdanbilli.htm Tue, 29 Jul 2014 12:14:00 EST Petrified Forest National Park welcomes Artist-in-Residents Daniel Bernard Gray & Billi London-Gray. https://www.nps.gov/pefo/learn/news/airdanbilli.htm https://www.nps.gov/pefo/learn/news/fire-restrictions-lifted.htm Wed, 09 Jul 2014 09:36:00 EST Due to increased moisture with the onset of the monsoon, all Stage I and II fire restrictions within Petrified Forest National Park are lifted as of 8:00am on 7/9/2014. https://www.nps.gov/pefo/learn/news/fire-restrictions-lifted.htm https://www.nps.gov/pefo/learn/news/airbachmeierprog.htm Thu, 03 Jul 2014 06:18:00 EST Professor Brad Bachmeier is the park's current resident artist, and in celebration of Wild West Days will be offering a presentation in nearby Holbrook. https://www.nps.gov/pefo/learn/news/airbachmeierprog.htm https://www.nps.gov/pefo/learn/news/airbachmeier.htm Wed, 25 Jun 2014 04:22:00 EST Petrified Forest Welcomes Artists-In-Resident Brad Bachmeier, June 29th to July 12th, 2014. https://www.nps.gov/pefo/learn/news/airbachmeier.htm https://www.nps.gov/pefo/learn/news/airpresentationtori.htm Mon, 23 Jun 2014 08:07:00 EST Friday, June 27th, 2014, Artist-In-Resident Victoria “Tori” Meyer will present her sights and sounds of the Petrified Forest/Painted Desert at 1:00pm. https://www.nps.gov/pefo/learn/news/airpresentationtori.htm https://www.nps.gov/pefo/learn/news/1stair2014.htm Sun, 01 Jun 2014 12:07:00 EST Victoria "Tori" Meyer is Artist-in-Resident June 15th–June 28th, 2014 https://www.nps.gov/pefo/learn/news/1stair2014.htm https://www.nps.gov/pefo/learn/news/fire-restrictions-05-2014.htm Sun, 25 May 2014 12:23:00 EST Level II fire restrictions are now in effect in accordance with Apache County due to the extreme fire danger from prolonged hot and dry weather conditions. These restrictions will remain in effect throughout Petrified Forest National Park until further notice. https://www.nps.gov/pefo/learn/news/fire-restrictions-05-2014.htm https://www.nps.gov/pefo/learn/news/navajo-weaving-workshop-may-2014.htm Wed, 21 May 2014 05:41:00 EST Saturday, May 24th, 2014 Cultural Demonstrators Alice Hawthorne and Angeline Murphy from Houck, Arizona will teach Navajo techniques in loom weaving at Painted Desert Inn from 12pm - 2pm. https://www.nps.gov/pefo/learn/news/navajo-weaving-workshop-may-2014.htm https://www.nps.gov/pefo/learn/news/cultdemonlatespring2014.htm Fri, 18 Apr 2014 04:25:00 EST The cultural demonstrator program provides local artisans opportunities to share history and traditional crafts in the dynamic setting of Petrified Forest National Park, promoting awareness and appreciation of diverse history and culture of the region. https://www.nps.gov/pefo/learn/news/cultdemonlatespring2014.htm https://www.nps.gov/pefo/learn/news/weaving-workshop.htm Wed, 09 Apr 2014 04:49:00 EST Navajo Loom Weaving Workshop Held At The Petrified Forest National Park https://www.nps.gov/pefo/learn/news/weaving-workshop.htm https://www.nps.gov/pefo/learn/news/volunteerday2014.htm Fri, 04 Apr 2014 05:21:00 EST Petrified Forest National Park invites volunteers to help with projects on the newly acquired expansion lands. Work may include fence removal and exotic plant management. Volunteers are needed Saturday April 12th 9 AM to 4 PM Arizona time. Coffee, snacks, lunch, water and tools will be provided. If you are interested in participating please sign up by April 11, 2014. For more information or to sign up please contact us at www.nps.gov/pefo or 928-524-6228 ex 264 https://www.nps.gov/pefo/learn/news/volunteerday2014.htm https://www.nps.gov/pefo/learn/news/new-lands-2014.htm Mon, 31 Mar 2014 06:45:00 EST In a move 21 years in the making, Petrified Forest National Park announced today that 14,650 acres of park expansion lands will open to the visiting public on April 2, 2014. https://www.nps.gov/pefo/learn/news/new-lands-2014.htm https://www.nps.gov/pefo/learn/news/demos03-24-14.htm Mon, 24 Mar 2014 06:25:00 EST The Petrified Forest National Park Cultural Demonstrator Program provides opportunities to share rich history and traditional craft making in the beautiful setting of the historic Painted Desert Inn. https://www.nps.gov/pefo/learn/news/demos03-24-14.htm https://www.nps.gov/pefo/learn/news/cultdemospring14.htm Mon, 17 Mar 2014 04:08:00 EST Petrified Forest Recognizes Regional Artists with Demonstrations at Painted Desert Inn https://www.nps.gov/pefo/learn/news/cultdemospring14.htm https://www.nps.gov/pefo/learn/news/ecobene14.htm Tue, 04 Mar 2014 04:16:00 EST A new National Park Service (NPS) report shows that 664,857 visitors to Petrified Forest National Park in 2012 spent over $39 million in communities near the park. That spending supported 488 jobs in the local area. https://www.nps.gov/pefo/learn/news/ecobene14.htm https://www.nps.gov/pefo/learn/news/archmonth2014.htm Fri, 28 Feb 2014 06:21:00 EST Petrified Forest National Park Celebrates Arizona Archeology and Heritage Awareness Month https://www.nps.gov/pefo/learn/news/archmonth2014.htm https://www.nps.gov/pefo/learn/news/adds-fossil-filled-acres.htm Mon, 30 Dec 2013 03:30:00 EST National Park Service Acquires Significant Prehistoric Lands with Support from the Land and Water Conservation Fund https://www.nps.gov/pefo/learn/news/adds-fossil-filled-acres.htm https://www.nps.gov/pefo/learn/news/lectureseries11-13.htm Fri, 01 Nov 2013 13:18:00 EST Speaker Series Continues With “Filling the Gap: The Petrified Forest Core” Lecture November 6 https://www.nps.gov/pefo/learn/news/lectureseries11-13.htm https://www.nps.gov/pefo/learn/news/summerscience2013.htm Mon, 16 Sep 2013 05:21:00 EST There is always science going on at Petrified Forest National Park. Seasonal employees, researchers, and summer interns swell the park’s science staff and get out into the field to make new discoveries. https://www.nps.gov/pefo/learn/news/summerscience2013.htm https://www.nps.gov/pefo/learn/news/lecture09-04-13.htm Wed, 21 Aug 2013 07:32:00 EST Speaker Series Continues With “Then and Now, Repeat Photography of the Petrified Forest” Lecture September 4 https://www.nps.gov/pefo/learn/news/lecture09-04-13.htm https://www.nps.gov/pefo/learn/news/66prog08-17-13.htm Tue, 06 Aug 2013 05:03:00 EST Special Route 66 Ranger Programs at Petrified Forest National Park Saturday Aug 17 2013 https://www.nps.gov/pefo/learn/news/66prog08-17-13.htm https://www.nps.gov/pefo/learn/news/lecture-08-07-13.htm Fri, 02 Aug 2013 04:27:00 EST The next speakers of this ‘speaker series’ are park paleontologist Bill Parker, along with student interns Zachary Morris, Adam Marsh, Sarah Tulga, and Kelsey Hornung. https://www.nps.gov/pefo/learn/news/lecture-08-07-13.htm https://www.nps.gov/pefo/learn/news/fire-restrictions.htm Fri, 28 Jun 2013 13:34:00 EST Following the lead of local governments, including Navajo and Apache Counties, level II fire restrictions are now in effect due to the extreme fire danger from prolonged hot and dry weather conditions. https://www.nps.gov/pefo/learn/news/fire-restrictions.htm https://www.nps.gov/pefo/learn/news/navajo-county-stage-ii-fire-restrictions.htm Thu, 13 Jun 2013 04:24:00 EST These are the Navajo County Stage II Fire Restrictions on June 13, 2013 at 12:01 a.m. Please note the additional restrictions: 3, 4, and 5 and stricter smoking restrictions (as compared to Stage 1). Other area agencies may have some variances. https://www.nps.gov/pefo/learn/news/navajo-county-stage-ii-fire-restrictions.htm https://www.nps.gov/pefo/learn/news/lecture06-05-13.htm Thu, 23 May 2013 06:02:00 EST Speaker Series continues with Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) Lecture June 5. Experts in their respective fields are being invited to share their knowledge and enthusiasm for the in-park Speaker Series at Petrified Forest National Park. https://www.nps.gov/pefo/learn/news/lecture06-05-13.htm https://www.nps.gov/pefo/learn/news/pefohonorsearth-day.htm Fri, 19 Apr 2013 05:10:00 EST To honor Earth Day every day, park employees at Petrified Forest National Park have been working long-term to reduce the carbon footprint of the park, save energy, and showcase the value of renewable energy. https://www.nps.gov/pefo/learn/news/pefohonorsearth-day.htm https://www.nps.gov/pefo/learn/news/off-trail-guided-hike-dying-grounds.htm Tue, 26 Mar 2013 11:07:00 EST Celebrate the scenery with an off-trail guided hike to the “Dying Grounds” on Sunday March 31st. Discover a special place in the park few others ever experience! https://www.nps.gov/pefo/learn/news/off-trail-guided-hike-dying-grounds.htm https://www.nps.gov/pefo/learn/news/ycc2013.htm Thu, 14 Mar 2013 04:40:00 EST Petrified Forest National Park will once again offer its Youth Conservation Corps (YCC) program in the summer of 2013. https://www.nps.gov/pefo/learn/news/ycc2013.htm https://www.nps.gov/pefo/learn/news/photo-walk-jasper-forest.htm Tue, 19 Feb 2013 11:14:00 EST 1:00pm Saturday, February 23, 2013 a free ranger program will offer another unique way to experience the park with a photo walk for beginning and intermediate photographers. https://www.nps.gov/pefo/learn/news/photo-walk-jasper-forest.htm https://www.nps.gov/pefo/learn/news/photowalkjasperforest.htm Tue, 12 Feb 2013 10:58:00 EST 1:00pm Saturday, February 16, 2013 a free ranger program will offer another unique way to experience the park with a photo walk for beginning and intermediate photographers. https://www.nps.gov/pefo/learn/news/photowalkjasperforest.htm https://www.nps.gov/pefo/learn/news/march-off-trail-hikes-2013.htm Mon, 04 Feb 2013 09:34:00 EST A series of off-trail guided hikes will be offered Wednesdays and Sundays in March to celebrate Arizona Archeology and Heritage Awareness Month and will showcase Petrified Forest’s cultural resources. https://www.nps.gov/pefo/learn/news/march-off-trail-hikes-2013.htm https://www.nps.gov/pefo/learn/news/guided-off-trail-hikes-february-2013.htm Sun, 20 Jan 2013 11:32:00 EST A series of off-trail guided hikes will be offered Sundays in January, February, and March to help visitors discover why Petrified Forest is so special. https://www.nps.gov/pefo/learn/news/guided-off-trail-hikes-february-2013.htm https://www.nps.gov/pefo/learn/news/guidedhikes0113.htm Mon, 14 Jan 2013 04:23:00 EST A series of ‘off trail’ guided hikes will be offered Sundays in January, February, and March to help visitors discover why Petrified Forest is so special. https://www.nps.gov/pefo/learn/news/guidedhikes0113.htm https://www.nps.gov/pefo/learn/news/nnahm2012.htm Thu, 25 Oct 2012 05:06:00 EST Petrified Forest National Park Celebrates National Native American Heritage Month, November 2012 https://www.nps.gov/pefo/learn/news/nnahm2012.htm https://www.nps.gov/pefo/learn/news/pefoscience2012.htm Sat, 22 Sep 2012 09:42:00 EST Petrified Forest National Park is the site of field science every summer but this year, there were some exceptional findings. https://www.nps.gov/pefo/learn/news/pefoscience2012.htm https://www.nps.gov/pefo/learn/news/stories-in-the-stars-evening-program-at-petrified-forest-national-park.htm Sat, 08 Sep 2012 09:36:00 EST What: Stories in the Stars Evening Program When: September 22, 2012, starts at 6:15 pm Where: Painted Desert Visitor Center (located off Interstate 40, exit #311) How long: approximately 1 ½ hours https://www.nps.gov/pefo/learn/news/stories-in-the-stars-evening-program-at-petrified-forest-national-park.htm https://www.nps.gov/pefo/learn/news/npld12.htm Fri, 07 Sep 2012 09:21:00 EST Fee Free Day for the Petrified Forest National Park on National Public Lands Day (NPLD) which is the nation's largest, single-day volunteer event for public lands. In 2012, NPLD will be held on Saturday, Sept. 29, 2012. https://www.nps.gov/pefo/learn/news/npld12.htm https://www.nps.gov/pefo/learn/news/petrified-forest-national-park-celebrates-founders-day-with-family-friendly-triassic-fossil-exploration.htm Thu, 16 Aug 2012 07:33:00 EST Petrified Forest National Park is therefore pleased to celebrate Founders Day with special family friendly event. https://www.nps.gov/pefo/learn/news/petrified-forest-national-park-celebrates-founders-day-with-family-friendly-triassic-fossil-exploration.htm https://www.nps.gov/pefo/learn/news/fire-restrictions-at-petrified-forest-national-park.htm Mon, 25 Jun 2012 11:28:00 EST Level II fire restrictions are now in effect due to the extreme fire danger from prolonged hot and dry weather conditions. These restrictions will remain in effect throughout Petrified Forest National Park until further notice. https://www.nps.gov/pefo/learn/news/fire-restrictions-at-petrified-forest-national-park.htm https://www.nps.gov/pefo/learn/news/cultural-art-market-2012.htm Sat, 02 Jun 2012 06:13:00 EST Petrified Forest National Park will host the Cultural Art Market on Saturday, June 23, 2012, 10:00am to 4:00pm. Many regional artists will share their talent and offer pieces for sale. https://www.nps.gov/pefo/learn/news/cultural-art-market-2012.htm https://www.nps.gov/pefo/learn/news/pr-summer-solstice-2012.htm Fri, 01 Jun 2012 12:30:00 EST A ranger will be at Puerco Pueblo between 8:30 am and 9:30 am daily to help visitors enjoy and understand the summer solstice marker. https://www.nps.gov/pefo/learn/news/pr-summer-solstice-2012.htm https://www.nps.gov/pefo/learn/news/eclipse-may-2012.htm Sat, 05 May 2012 05:18:00 EST Petrified Forest National Park is hosting an eclipse event on May 20, starting with first contact at 5:27 pm and ending when the park closes at 7:30 pm. Peak will be at 6:36 pm. https://www.nps.gov/pefo/learn/news/eclipse-may-2012.htm https://www.nps.gov/pefo/learn/news/artmarket2012invite.htm Thu, 03 May 2012 06:06:00 EST Petrified Forest National Park will host the Cultural Art Market on Saturday, June 23, 2012, 10:00am to 4:00pm. The park invites regional artists and craftsmen to share their talent and skills—artists can also offer pieces for sale through the park’s museum association. https://www.nps.gov/pefo/learn/news/artmarket2012invite.htm https://www.nps.gov/pefo/learn/news/spring-programs-2012.htm Tue, 20 Mar 2012 04:53:00 EST Petrified Forest National Park will be changing the Ranger-guided tour schedule on April 1, 2012. Check at the visitor centers for programs or visit the website at https://www.nps.gov/pefo/planyourvisit/guidedtours.htm. https://www.nps.gov/pefo/learn/news/spring-programs-2012.htm https://www.nps.gov/pefo/learn/news/azarchmonth2012.htm Wed, 15 Feb 2012 11:39:00 EST Join Petrified Forest National Park in celebrating the 29th Arizona Archaeology and Heritage Awareness Month. There will be Cultural Demonstrators, tours of historic and archeological sites, hikes to special places that most visitors don’t get to see, and family oriented activities. https://www.nps.gov/pefo/learn/news/azarchmonth2012.htm https://www.nps.gov/pefo/learn/news/centennialfreefeeday.htm Wed, 01 Feb 2012 11:00:00 EST In honor of the historic event of Arizona’s Centennial, the National Park System of Arizona will offer fee-free entry on Tuesday, February 14th. https://www.nps.gov/pefo/learn/news/centennialfreefeeday.htm https://www.nps.gov/pefo/learn/news/pony-express-2012.htm Wed, 01 Feb 2012 06:11:00 EST Carrying on a tradition at Petrified Forest National Park, riders will take letters by horseback from the Rainbow Forest Museum on Tuesday, February 7th, 2012, to the post office at Holbrook, Arizona. These riders are part of a bigger institution, the Hashknife Pony Express, celebrating its 52nd year. https://www.nps.gov/pefo/learn/news/pony-express-2012.htm https://www.nps.gov/pefo/learn/news/airp2012.htm Wed, 28 Dec 2011 11:05:00 EST Petrified Forest is Accepting Applications for 2012 Artist-in-Residence Program https://www.nps.gov/pefo/learn/news/airp2012.htm https://www.nps.gov/pefo/learn/news/mid-winterprog12.htm Thu, 15 Dec 2011 10:37:00 EST Park Superintendent Brad Traver announces that Petrified Forest National Park will be changing to the mid-winter program schedule starting December 18, 2011. https://www.nps.gov/pefo/learn/news/mid-winterprog12.htm https://www.nps.gov/pefo/learn/news/openhouse11.htm Fri, 25 Nov 2011 05:28:00 EST Petrified Forest—On December 8, 2011, celebrate Petrified Forest National Park’s 105th Anniversary! https://www.nps.gov/pefo/learn/news/openhouse11.htm https://www.nps.gov/pefo/learn/news/ghosts11.htm Sat, 15 Oct 2011 13:24:00 EST Celebrate the season by taking a lantern tour of the Painted Desert Inn National Historic Landmark at Petrified Forest National Park. https://www.nps.gov/pefo/learn/news/ghosts11.htm https://www.nps.gov/pefo/learn/news/naihm11.htm Sat, 15 Oct 2011 05:09:00 EST Petrified Forest National Park is pleased to promote awareness of and appreciation for the history and culture of American Indians during National Native American Heritage Month. https://www.nps.gov/pefo/learn/news/naihm11.htm https://www.nps.gov/pefo/learn/news/winter11.htm Mon, 10 Oct 2011 05:27:00 EST Petrified Forest National Park will be starting winter hours on October 23, 2010. The park will open at 8:00 a.m. and close at 5:00 p.m. Mountain Standard Time (MST) daily. https://www.nps.gov/pefo/learn/news/winter11.htm https://www.nps.gov/pefo/learn/news/fossilday11.htm Wed, 28 Sep 2011 07:14:00 EST Celebrate National Fossil Day at Petrified Forest National Park. National Fossil Day is Wednesday, October 12, part of Earth Science Week. https://www.nps.gov/pefo/learn/news/fossilday11.htm https://www.nps.gov/pefo/learn/news/fallhrs11.htm Tue, 16 Aug 2011 09:06:00 EST Park Superintendent Brad Traver announced that Petrified Forest National Park will be changing to shorter fall hours on September 6, 2011. The park will open at 7:00 a.m. and close at 6:00 p.m. Mountain Standard Time (MST) daily. https://www.nps.gov/pefo/learn/news/fallhrs11.htm https://www.nps.gov/pefo/learn/news/nccpefo11.htm Mon, 01 Aug 2011 04:40:00 EST Native Conservation Corps (NCC), provided opportunities for Native American High School seniors to work and live at Petrified Forest National Park for three weeks. Through a generous grant from the National Park Foundation’s “Americas Best Idea “, Native American students explored a variety of career paths, worked alongside national park service staff serving the public and gave presentations to the public about their native heritage. https://www.nps.gov/pefo/learn/news/nccpefo11.htm https://www.nps.gov/pefo/learn/news/ltsummerprgs11.htm Fri, 15 Jul 2011 11:42:00 EST What are you doing this summer? Come to Petrified Forest National Park for a variety of activities, from self-guided tours to adventures with rangers. https://www.nps.gov/pefo/learn/news/ltsummerprgs11.htm https://www.nps.gov/pefo/learn/news/jrrangerdays11.htm Fri, 01 Jul 2011 12:44:00 EST Visitors to the park can earn a special Junior Ranger badge and patch by participating in a variety of fun and educational activities on Saturdays from 10:00 am until 1:00 pm during the summer. https://www.nps.gov/pefo/learn/news/jrrangerdays11.htm https://www.nps.gov/pefo/learn/news/cultdemo11.htm Fri, 01 Jul 2011 12:12:00 EST This summer, Petrified Forest National Park is hosting a series of Cultural Demonstrators each Saturday, 9 am-5 pm, at the Painted Desert Inn National Historic Landmark. This program provides the opportunity for regional people to share their history and traditional arts and crafts in the dynamic setting of Petrified Forest. https://www.nps.gov/pefo/learn/news/cultdemo11.htm https://www.nps.gov/pefo/learn/news/cultdem7811.htm Wed, 15 Jun 2011 11:51:00 EST This summer, Petrified Forest National Park is hosting a series of Cultural Demonstrators each Saturday, 9 am-5 pm, at the Painted Desert Inn National Historic Landmark. This program provides the opportunity for regional people to share their history and traditional arts and crafts in the dynamic setting of Petrified Forest https://www.nps.gov/pefo/learn/news/cultdem7811.htm https://www.nps.gov/pefo/learn/news/july11summer.htm Tue, 14 Jun 2011 12:21:00 EST What are you doing this summer? Come to Petrified Forest National Park for a variety of activities, from self-guided tours to adventures with rangers. https://www.nps.gov/pefo/learn/news/july11summer.htm https://www.nps.gov/pefo/learn/news/cultdemo06-11.htm Tue, 31 May 2011 20:00:00 EST The demonstrators for June 2011 include June 4, Roxanne Burns—Zuni Beadworker; June 11, American Indian Market Day and the Winslow Harvey Girls; June 18, Kathleen Nelson—Navajo Weaver; June 25, Sidney Poolheco—Hopi Carver, Painter, and Singer. https://www.nps.gov/pefo/learn/news/cultdemo06-11.htm https://www.nps.gov/pefo/learn/news/solstice11.htm Tue, 31 May 2011 20:00:00 EST Summer Solstice marker at Puerco Pueblo June14-28, rangers will be at the site between 8:30 am and 9:30 pm. Join us for this remarkable event! https://www.nps.gov/pefo/learn/news/solstice11.htm https://www.nps.gov/pefo/learn/news/summerprogramsmayjun11.htm Fri, 13 May 2011 20:00:00 EST What are you doing this summer? Come to Petrified Forest National Park for a variety of activities, from self-guided tours to adventures with rangers. https://www.nps.gov/pefo/learn/news/summerprogramsmayjun11.htm https://www.nps.gov/pefo/learn/news/birdday11.htm Wed, 20 Apr 2011 20:00:00 EST On Saturday, May 14th, 2011 Petrified Forest National Park would like to invite the public to join in discovering and enjoying our migratory birds. https://www.nps.gov/pefo/learn/news/birdday11.htm https://www.nps.gov/pefo/learn/news/stars11.htm Wed, 20 Apr 2011 20:00:00 EST https://www.nps.gov/pefo/learn/news/stars11.htm https://www.nps.gov/pefo/learn/news/summerhr11.htm Wed, 20 Apr 2011 20:00:00 EST Acting Park Superintendent Greg Caffey announces that Petrified Forest National Park will be changing to longer summer hours on May 8, 2011. The park will open at 7:00 a.m. and close at 7:00 p.m. Mountain Standard Time (MST) daily. https://www.nps.gov/pefo/learn/news/summerhr11.htm https://www.nps.gov/pefo/learn/news/npsweek11.htm Fri, 01 Apr 2011 20:00:00 EST Petrified Forest—Get out and discover something new about your 394 national parks during National Park Week, April 16th-24th. This year's focus, Healthy Parks, Healthy People, highlights the connection between human and environmental health and the vital role America's national parks play in both. All 394 national parks will have free admission during National Park Week. A listing of parks and promotions is available at www.nps.gov/npweek. https://www.nps.gov/pefo/learn/news/npsweek11.htm https://www.nps.gov/pefo/learn/news/archmonth11.htm Mon, 14 Feb 2011 19:00:00 EST https://www.nps.gov/pefo/learn/news/archmonth11.htm https://www.nps.gov/pefo/learn/news/2011sprhr.htm Wed, 09 Feb 2011 19:00:00 EST Petrified Forest National Park will be changing to longer spring hours on February 27, 2011. The park will open at 7:00 am and close at 6:00 pm Mountain Standard Time (MST) daily. https://www.nps.gov/pefo/learn/news/2011sprhr.htm https://www.nps.gov/pefo/learn/news/parkeraward2011.htm Fri, 07 Jan 2011 19:00:00 EST https://www.nps.gov/pefo/learn/news/parkeraward2011.htm https://www.nps.gov/pefo/learn/news/feefreedays2011.htm Tue, 04 Jan 2011 19:00:00 EST National parks are offering a series of fee- free days for 2011—an encouragement to all to celebrate and enjoy your public lands this year! https://www.nps.gov/pefo/learn/news/feefreedays2011.htm https://www.nps.gov/pefo/learn/news/open_house2010.htm Tue, 23 Nov 2010 19:00:00 EST https://www.nps.gov/pefo/learn/news/open_house2010.htm https://www.nps.gov/pefo/learn/news/11-10lecture.htm Mon, 18 Oct 2010 20:00:00 EST In November, the Petrified Forest National Park Science and Education Center presents Paleoindian Archaeology in Petrified Forest National Park by Jason G. Theuer, Archeologist, Petrified Forest National Park https://www.nps.gov/pefo/learn/news/11-10lecture.htm https://www.nps.gov/pefo/learn/news/ghosts-2010.htm Thu, 14 Oct 2010 20:00:00 EST https://www.nps.gov/pefo/learn/news/ghosts-2010.htm https://www.nps.gov/pefo/learn/news/naihm2010.htm Thu, 14 Oct 2010 20:00:00 EST https://www.nps.gov/pefo/learn/news/naihm2010.htm https://www.nps.gov/pefo/learn/news/winterhrs2010.htm Wed, 13 Oct 2010 20:00:00 EST Petrified Forest National Park will be changing to winter hours on October 24, 2010. The park will open at 8:00 a.m. and close at 5:00 p.m. 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 until February 27, 2011. The park will be closed on December 25th, 2010. https://www.nps.gov/pefo/learn/news/winterhrs2010.htm https://www.nps.gov/pefo/learn/news/national-fossil-day.htm Mon, 11 Oct 2010 20:00:00 EST National Fossil Day https://www.nps.gov/pefo/learn/news/national-fossil-day.htm https://www.nps.gov/pefo/learn/news/fossildayactivities.htm Thu, 30 Sep 2010 20:00:00 EST Petrified Forest National Park offers special tours on National Fossil Day on October 13, 2010. https://www.nps.gov/pefo/learn/news/fossildayactivities.htm https://www.nps.gov/pefo/learn/news/fallhrs2010.htm Tue, 24 Aug 2010 20:00:00 EST Petrified Forest National Park will be changing to shorter fall hours on September 7, 2010. The park will open at 7:00 a.m. and close at 6:00 p.m. Mountain Standard Time (MST) daily. https://www.nps.gov/pefo/learn/news/fallhrs2010.htm https://www.nps.gov/pefo/learn/news/lecture08-10.htm Tue, 10 Aug 2010 20:00:00 EST In August, the Petrified Forest National Park Science and Education Center presents Wildlife at Petrified Forest National Park and Formation of the Zooarchaelogy Reference Collection with Kenneth Bader, Physical Science Technician. https://www.nps.gov/pefo/learn/news/lecture08-10.htm https://www.nps.gov/pefo/learn/news/jrrangerdays.htm Mon, 24 May 2010 20:00:00 EST Visitors to the park can earn a special Junior Ranger badge and patch by participating in a variety of fun and educational activities on Saturdays this summer. https://www.nps.gov/pefo/learn/news/jrrangerdays.htm https://www.nps.gov/pefo/learn/news/feefree2010.htm Wed, 05 May 2010 20:00:00 EST Petrified Forest, AZ―National parks and other federal land agencies are offering a series of fee- free days this summer and fall—an encouragement to all to celebrate and enjoy your public lands this year! https://www.nps.gov/pefo/learn/news/feefree2010.htm https://www.nps.gov/pefo/learn/news/smhrs2010.htm Fri, 23 Apr 2010 20:00:00 EST Petrified Forest National Park will be changing to longer summer hours on May 9, 2010. The park will open at 7:00 a.m. and close at 7:00 p.m. Mountain Standard Time (MST) daily. https://www.nps.gov/pefo/learn/news/smhrs2010.htm https://www.nps.gov/pefo/learn/news/npsweek.htm Fri, 02 Apr 2010 20:00:00 EST National Park Week, is an opportunity to engage families and communities in America’s Great Outdoors. All the parks will have free admission during this week. https://www.nps.gov/pefo/learn/news/npsweek.htm https://www.nps.gov/pefo/learn/news/pefoyccp.htm Fri, 19 Feb 2010 19:00:00 EST Petrified Forest National Park will hire up to twelve (12) youth from areas near the park in a Youth Conservation Corps (YCC) non-residential program for the summer of 2010. https://www.nps.gov/pefo/learn/news/pefoyccp.htm https://www.nps.gov/pefo/learn/news/aaaham.htm Sun, 14 Feb 2010 19:00:00 EST https://www.nps.gov/pefo/learn/news/aaaham.htm https://www.nps.gov/pefo/learn/news/culdem.htm Fri, 12 Feb 2010 19:00:00 EST March is Arizona Archeology and Heritage Awareness Month. As part of the celebration, Petrified Forest National Park will be hosting a series of Cultural Demonstrators each Saturday and one Friday in March. https://www.nps.gov/pefo/learn/news/culdem.htm https://www.nps.gov/pefo/learn/news/springhrs.htm Fri, 12 Feb 2010 19:00:00 EST Park Superintendent Cliff Spencer announces that Petrified Forest National Park will be changing to longer spring hours on February 28, 2010. The park will open at 7:00 am and close at 6:00 pm Mountain Standard Time (MST) daily. https://www.nps.gov/pefo/learn/news/springhrs.htm https://www.nps.gov/pefo/learn/news/increase-in-visitation-for-2009-at-petrified-forest-national-park.htm Thu, 07 Jan 2010 19:00:00 EST Park Superintendent Cliff Spencer announced that visitation has increased at Petrified Forest National Park 16.16% in 2009. https://www.nps.gov/pefo/learn/news/increase-in-visitation-for-2009-at-petrified-forest-national-park.htm https://www.nps.gov/pefo/learn/news/anniversary-and-holiday-open-house-2009-at-petrified-forest.htm Wed, 18 Nov 2009 19:00:00 EST On December 8, 2009, celebrate Petrified Forest National Park’s 103nd Anniversary! https://www.nps.gov/pefo/learn/news/anniversary-and-holiday-open-house-2009-at-petrified-forest.htm https://www.nps.gov/pefo/learn/news/painted-desert-inn-historic-furnishings-project-underway.htm Mon, 19 Oct 2009 20:00:00 EST 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. https://www.nps.gov/pefo/learn/news/painted-desert-inn-historic-furnishings-project-underway.htm https://www.nps.gov/pefo/learn/news/discover-the-ghosts-of-the-past-at-petrified-forest.htm Thu, 15 Oct 2009 20:00:00 EST https://www.nps.gov/pefo/learn/news/discover-the-ghosts-of-the-past-at-petrified-forest.htm https://www.nps.gov/pefo/learn/news/celebrate-national-american-indian-heritage-month-2009.htm Wed, 14 Oct 2009 20:00:00 EST 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. https://www.nps.gov/pefo/learn/news/celebrate-national-american-indian-heritage-month-2009.htm https://www.nps.gov/pefo/learn/news/winter-hours-and-programs.htm Sat, 10 Oct 2009 20:00:00 EST 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. https://www.nps.gov/pefo/learn/news/winter-hours-and-programs.htm https://www.nps.gov/pefo/learn/news/ycc-program-big-success.htm Wed, 09 Sep 2009 20:00:00 EST https://www.nps.gov/pefo/learn/news/ycc-program-big-success.htm https://www.nps.gov/pefo/learn/news/autumn-hours-and-program-changes.htm Mon, 24 Aug 2009 20:00:00 EST 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. https://www.nps.gov/pefo/learn/news/autumn-hours-and-program-changes.htm https://www.nps.gov/pefo/learn/news/september-science-and-education-center-lecture-series.htm Tue, 18 Aug 2009 20:00:00 EST 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. https://www.nps.gov/pefo/learn/news/september-science-and-education-center-lecture-series.htm https://www.nps.gov/pefo/learn/news/petrified-forest-national-park-science-and-education-center-lecture-series-september.htm Tue, 18 Aug 2009 20:00:00 EST 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. https://www.nps.gov/pefo/learn/news/petrified-forest-national-park-science-and-education-center-lecture-series-september.htm https://www.nps.gov/pefo/learn/news/stargazing-at-petrified-forest-national-park.htm Tue, 28 Jul 2009 20:00:00 EST 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. https://www.nps.gov/pefo/learn/news/stargazing-at-petrified-forest-national-park.htm https://www.nps.gov/pefo/learn/news/a-day-at-petrified-forest-national-park.htm Thu, 23 Jul 2009 20:00:00 EST https://www.nps.gov/pefo/learn/news/a-day-at-petrified-forest-national-park.htm https://www.nps.gov/pefo/learn/news/upcomingspecialprograms.htm Fri, 17 Jul 2009 20:00:00 EST Petrified Forest National Park is offering even more special programs this summer! https://www.nps.gov/pefo/learn/news/upcomingspecialprograms.htm https://www.nps.gov/pefo/learn/news/special-programs-at-petrified-forest-national-park.htm Thu, 09 Jul 2009 20:00:00 EST 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. https://www.nps.gov/pefo/learn/news/special-programs-at-petrified-forest-national-park.htm https://www.nps.gov/pefo/learn/news/fee-free-weekends-at-petrified-forest-national-park.htm Thu, 04 Jun 2009 20:00:00 EST 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! https://www.nps.gov/pefo/learn/news/fee-free-weekends-at-petrified-forest-national-park.htm https://www.nps.gov/pefo/learn/news/summer-solstice-celebration-at-petrified-forest.htm Sun, 31 May 2009 20:00:00 EST https://www.nps.gov/pefo/learn/news/summer-solstice-celebration-at-petrified-forest.htm https://www.nps.gov/pefo/learn/news/science-and-education-center-lecture-series-early-mammals-in-triassic-and-jurassic-rocks-in-the-southwestern-united-states.htm Tue, 26 May 2009 20:00:00 EST 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 https://www.nps.gov/pefo/learn/news/science-and-education-center-lecture-series-early-mammals-in-triassic-and-jurassic-rocks-in-the-southwestern-united-states.htm https://www.nps.gov/pefo/learn/news/petrified-forest-national-park-hosts-american-indian-art-fair-june-5-6.htm Thu, 21 May 2009 20:00:00 EST Petrified Forest National Park will host a Native American Arts Fair on Friday and Saturday, June 5th and 6th from 10:00am to 5:00pm. Many regional Native American artists will share their talent and offer works for sale. https://www.nps.gov/pefo/learn/news/petrified-forest-national-park-hosts-american-indian-art-fair-june-5-6.htm https://www.nps.gov/pefo/learn/news/imbd.htm Mon, 27 Apr 2009 20:00:00 EST International Migratory Bird Day was created to focus attention on one of the most important and spectacular events in the life of a migratory bird—its journey between its summer and winter homes. https://www.nps.gov/pefo/learn/news/imbd.htm https://www.nps.gov/pefo/learn/news/national-wildflower-week.htm Mon, 27 Apr 2009 20:00:00 EST Celebrate National Wildflower Week at Petrified Forest National Park and the diversity of beauty we can all enjoy throughout our country. https://www.nps.gov/pefo/learn/news/national-wildflower-week.htm https://www.nps.gov/pefo/learn/news/petrified-forest-national-park-celebrates-national-park-week.htm Fri, 17 Apr 2009 20:00:00 EST https://www.nps.gov/pefo/learn/news/petrified-forest-national-park-celebrates-national-park-week.htm https://www.nps.gov/pefo/learn/news/science-and-education-center-lecture-series-april-2009.htm Mon, 23 Mar 2009 20:00:00 EST https://www.nps.gov/pefo/learn/news/science-and-education-center-lecture-series-april-2009.htm https://www.nps.gov/pefo/learn/news/increase-in-visitation-at-petrified-forest-national-park-for-january-2009.htm Wed, 25 Feb 2009 19:00:00 EST https://www.nps.gov/pefo/learn/news/increase-in-visitation-at-petrified-forest-national-park-for-january-2009.htm https://www.nps.gov/pefo/learn/news/painted-desert-inn-reproduction-historic-furnishings.htm Wed, 25 Feb 2009 19:00:00 EST https://www.nps.gov/pefo/learn/news/painted-desert-inn-reproduction-historic-furnishings.htm https://www.nps.gov/pefo/learn/news/celebrate-arizona-archeology-and-heritage-awareness-month-at-petrified-forest.htm Tue, 17 Feb 2009 19:00:00 EST https://www.nps.gov/pefo/learn/news/celebrate-arizona-archeology-and-heritage-awareness-month-at-petrified-forest.htm https://www.nps.gov/pefo/learn/news/march-2009-science-and-education-center-lecture-series.htm Sat, 14 Feb 2009 19:00:00 EST Petrified Forest National Park’s Fossil Preparator Kenneth Bader will be providing a presentation and demonstration on techniques used to mold fossil bones for research and display. https://www.nps.gov/pefo/learn/news/march-2009-science-and-education-center-lecture-series.htm https://www.nps.gov/pefo/learn/news/10th-annual-invasive-weed-awareness-week.htm Thu, 12 Feb 2009 19:00:00 EST https://www.nps.gov/pefo/learn/news/10th-annual-invasive-weed-awareness-week.htm https://www.nps.gov/pefo/learn/news/petrified-forest-national-park-changes-to-spring-hours.htm Thu, 12 Feb 2009 19:00:00 EST Petrified Forest National Park will be changing to longer spring hours on Sunday, March 1, 2009. The park will open at 7:00 a.m. and close at 6:00 p.m. Mountain Standard Time (MST) daily. https://www.nps.gov/pefo/learn/news/petrified-forest-national-park-changes-to-spring-hours.htm https://www.nps.gov/pefo/learn/news/petrified-forest-national-park-announces-early-spring-ranger-programs.htm Thu, 29 Jan 2009 19:00:00 EST Discover Petrified Forest National Park by joining a ranger-guided tour. Adventures can be found every day throughout the park. https://www.nps.gov/pefo/learn/news/petrified-forest-national-park-announces-early-spring-ranger-programs.htm https://www.nps.gov/pefo/learn/news/february-science-and-education-center-lecture-series.htm Wed, 14 Jan 2009 19:00:00 EST Jeff Kida, photography editor for Arizona Highways Magazine, will be providing a presentation titled “Ancient Discoveries in the Petrified Forest”. https://www.nps.gov/pefo/learn/news/february-science-and-education-center-lecture-series.htm https://www.nps.gov/pefo/learn/news/anniversary-and-holiday-open-house-at-petrified-forest.htm Mon, 20 Oct 2008 20:00:00 EST On December 8, 2008, celebrate Petrified Forest National Park’s 102nd Anniversary! https://www.nps.gov/pefo/learn/news/anniversary-and-holiday-open-house-at-petrified-forest.htm https://www.nps.gov/pefo/learn/news/discover-the-ghosts-of-petrified-forest.htm Tue, 30 Sep 2008 20:00:00 EST https://www.nps.gov/pefo/learn/news/discover-the-ghosts-of-petrified-forest.htm https://www.nps.gov/pefo/learn/news/october-science-and-education-center-lecture-series.htm Sun, 21 Sep 2008 20:00:00 EST https://www.nps.gov/pefo/learn/news/october-science-and-education-center-lecture-series.htm https://www.nps.gov/pefo/learn/news/successful-2008-trt.htm Thu, 04 Sep 2008 20:00:00 EST Laura Speegle from Detroit Public Schools in Detroit, Michigan was at the park from June to August 2008. https://www.nps.gov/pefo/learn/news/successful-2008-trt.htm https://www.nps.gov/pefo/learn/news/science-and-education-center-lecture-series-aug-6.htm Mon, 28 Jul 2008 20:00:00 EST Paleontologist and geologist Dr. Jeffrey Martz will be providing a presentation titled “Reconstructing time: using rocks and fossils to uncover the beginning of the Age of Dinosaurs” at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, August 6. https://www.nps.gov/pefo/learn/news/science-and-education-center-lecture-series-aug-6.htm https://www.nps.gov/pefo/learn/news/artist-in-residence-august-3.htm Sun, 27 Jul 2008 20:00:00 EST A Photography and Digital Imaging Hike led by Artist Joe Decker is scheduled for Sunday, August 3 at 1:00 p.m. at Rainbow Forest Museum. https://www.nps.gov/pefo/learn/news/artist-in-residence-august-3.htm https://www.nps.gov/pefo/learn/news/artist-in-residence-lecture-august-5.htm Sun, 27 Jul 2008 20:00:00 EST A Photography and Digital Imaging presentation by Artist Joe Decker will be held on Tuesday, August 5 at 10:00 a.m. in the Painted Desert Community Building located at the north end of the park (Exit 311, off of Interstate 40). https://www.nps.gov/pefo/learn/news/artist-in-residence-lecture-august-5.htm https://www.nps.gov/pefo/learn/news/successful-science-day-camps.htm Thu, 24 Jul 2008 20:00:00 EST Exploring the backcountry, discovering stone tools, and digging up fossils were all part of the Science Day Camps held at Petrified Forest National Park in June and July. https://www.nps.gov/pefo/learn/news/successful-science-day-camps.htm https://www.nps.gov/pefo/learn/news/artist-in-residence-lecture-francis-kazemek.htm Tue, 15 Jul 2008 20:00:00 EST Artist Francis Kazemek will lead a Phoetry Hike and Workshop on July 22 at 10:00 a.m. in the park. https://www.nps.gov/pefo/learn/news/artist-in-residence-lecture-francis-kazemek.htm https://www.nps.gov/pefo/learn/news/artist-in-residence-program-lecture-series-july-2008.htm Wed, 25 Jun 2008 20:00:00 EST American painter Joella Jean Mahoney will present a lecture and slide show on June 28 at 2:00 p.m. https://www.nps.gov/pefo/learn/news/artist-in-residence-program-lecture-series-july-2008.htm https://www.nps.gov/pefo/learn/news/science-and-education-center-lecture-series-july-2008.htm Tue, 24 Jun 2008 20:00:00 EST Architectural Historian, Lillian Makeda will present “The Lion Farm and the National Park Service: Defining an Architectural Vision for Petrified Forest” at 10:00 a.m. on July 2. https://www.nps.gov/pefo/learn/news/science-and-education-center-lecture-series-july-2008.htm https://www.nps.gov/pefo/learn/news/sunrise-run-walk-2008.htm Tue, 17 Jun 2008 20:00:00 EST Petrified Forest National Park is hosting a 5K/10K Sunrise Run/Walk on August 16, 2008 at 5:30 a.m. https://www.nps.gov/pefo/learn/news/sunrise-run-walk-2008.htm https://www.nps.gov/pefo/learn/news/summer-solstice-programs-june-2008.htm Tue, 10 Jun 2008 20:00:00 EST Rangers will be on site at Puerco Pueblo’s Solar Calendar from 8:00 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. daily from June 15 through June 28. https://www.nps.gov/pefo/learn/news/summer-solstice-programs-june-2008.htm https://www.nps.gov/pefo/learn/news/science-day-camps-2008.htm Wed, 04 Jun 2008 20:00:00 EST https://www.nps.gov/pefo/learn/news/science-day-camps-2008.htm https://www.nps.gov/pefo/learn/news/2008-summer-cultural-demonstrators.htm Tue, 20 May 2008 20:00:00 EST The park will host cultural demonstrators on Saturdays from Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day weekend. https://www.nps.gov/pefo/learn/news/2008-summer-cultural-demonstrators.htm https://www.nps.gov/pefo/learn/news/science-and-education-center-lecture-series-may-2008.htm Wed, 30 Apr 2008 20:00:00 EST Biologist Erika Nowak of NAU in Flagstaff will be presenting “Milksnakes at Petrified Forest National Park, Arizona: Implications for monitoring rare vertebrates” at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, May 7. https://www.nps.gov/pefo/learn/news/science-and-education-center-lecture-series-may-2008.htm https://www.nps.gov/pefo/learn/news/international-migratory-bird-day.htm Mon, 28 Apr 2008 20:00:00 EST On Saturday, May 10, 2008 the staff of Petrified Forest National Park would like to invite the public to join in discovering and enjoying our migratory birds. https://www.nps.gov/pefo/learn/news/international-migratory-bird-day.htm https://www.nps.gov/pefo/learn/news/park-celebrates-earth-day-with-holbrook-indian-school.htm Mon, 21 Apr 2008 20:00:00 EST Petrified Forest National Park would like to thank the Holbrook, Arizona Seventh Day Adventist Indian School for their Earth Day community service cleanup at the park on April 22, 2008. https://www.nps.gov/pefo/learn/news/park-celebrates-earth-day-with-holbrook-indian-school.htm https://www.nps.gov/pefo/learn/news/petrified-forest-celebrates-national-park-week.htm Tue, 08 Apr 2008 20:00:00 EST Join Petrified Forest National Park in celebrating your national parks! “Kids in Parks” is the best way to teach younger generations to enjoy their national natural heritage; but everyone is an honorary ‘kid’ during National Park Week. https://www.nps.gov/pefo/learn/news/petrified-forest-celebrates-national-park-week.htm https://www.nps.gov/pefo/learn/news/junior-ranger-activity-days-april-2008.htm Wed, 02 Apr 2008 20:00:00 EST https://www.nps.gov/pefo/learn/news/junior-ranger-activity-days-april-2008.htm https://www.nps.gov/pefo/learn/news/national-preservation-month-2008.htm Mon, 31 Mar 2008 20:00:00 EST https://www.nps.gov/pefo/learn/news/national-preservation-month-2008.htm https://www.nps.gov/pefo/learn/news/national-wildflower-week-2008.htm Mon, 31 Mar 2008 20:00:00 EST National Wildflower Week, May 5-11, 2008, emphasizes the importance of conservation and management of native plants and plant habitats and highlights the aesthetic, recreational, biological, medicinal, and economic values of wildflowers. https://www.nps.gov/pefo/learn/news/national-wildflower-week-2008.htm https://www.nps.gov/pefo/learn/news/family-night-with-the-national-parks.htm Tue, 25 Mar 2008 20:00:00 EST Come learn about your American heritage with the help of Petrified Forest National Park rangers on April 24, 7:00 p.m. at the Holbrook Public Library. https://www.nps.gov/pefo/learn/news/family-night-with-the-national-parks.htm https://www.nps.gov/pefo/learn/news/2008-trts-selected.htm Tue, 18 Mar 2008 20:00:00 EST Petrified Forest National Park has selected two teachers to participate in the second annual summer Teacher-Ranger-Teacher Program. https://www.nps.gov/pefo/learn/news/2008-trts-selected.htm https://www.nps.gov/pefo/learn/news/lecture-april-2008.htm Tue, 18 Mar 2008 20:00:00 EST https://www.nps.gov/pefo/learn/news/lecture-april-2008.htm https://www.nps.gov/pefo/learn/news/2008-artist-in-residence.htm Sun, 09 Mar 2008 20:00:00 EST Petrified Forest National Park has selected nine artists and two alternates to participate in the 2008 Artist-in-Residence Program. https://www.nps.gov/pefo/learn/news/2008-artist-in-residence.htm https://www.nps.gov/pefo/learn/news/jr-ranger-days-march-2008.htm Thu, 06 Mar 2008 19:00:00 EST Join park rangers for four days of hands-on activities designed for families and focusing on cultural resources found in the park. March 21, 22, 28, and 29 at 10:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. https://www.nps.gov/pefo/learn/news/jr-ranger-days-march-2008.htm https://www.nps.gov/pefo/learn/news/ycc-2008.htm Wed, 05 Mar 2008 19:00:00 EST Petrified Forest National Park will hire up to twelve (12) youth from areas near the park in a Youth Conservation Corps (YCC) non-residential program for the summer of 2008. https://www.nps.gov/pefo/learn/news/ycc-2008.htm https://www.nps.gov/pefo/learn/news/az-archaeology-month.htm Sat, 01 Mar 2008 15:01:00 EST “Share Our Dirt” at Petrified Forest National Park with special programs and cultural demonstrators. https://www.nps.gov/pefo/learn/news/az-archaeology-month.htm https://www.nps.gov/pefo/learn/news/cultural-demonstrators-for-az-archeology-month.htm Sat, 23 Feb 2008 19:00:00 EST Cultural demonstrations will take place in the park at the Painted Desert Inn National Historic Landmark from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. each Saturday in March. https://www.nps.gov/pefo/learn/news/cultural-demonstrators-for-az-archeology-month.htm https://www.nps.gov/pefo/learn/news/spring-hours.htm Mon, 11 Feb 2008 19:00:00 EST Petrified Forest National Park will be changing to longer spring hours on Sunday, March 2. The park will open at 7:00 a.m. and close at 6:00 p.m. Mountain Standard Time daily. https://www.nps.gov/pefo/learn/news/spring-hours.htm https://www.nps.gov/pefo/learn/news/junior-ranger-essay-contest.htm Sun, 10 Feb 2008 19:00:00 EST https://www.nps.gov/pefo/learn/news/junior-ranger-essay-contest.htm https://www.nps.gov/pefo/learn/news/public-open-house.htm Tue, 05 Feb 2008 19:00:00 EST https://www.nps.gov/pefo/learn/news/public-open-house.htm https://www.nps.gov/pefo/learn/news/invasive-weed-week.htm Tue, 05 Feb 2008 19:00:00 EST The week of February 24th to February 29th is National Invasive Weeds Awareness Week. Petrified Forest National Park joins other government agencies to help inform the public of some of the threats invasive weeds pose to public lands. https://www.nps.gov/pefo/learn/news/invasive-weed-week.htm https://www.nps.gov/pefo/learn/news/cliff-spencer.htm Thu, 24 Jan 2008 19:00:00 EST Clifford (Cliff) Spencer, a 23-year NPS veteran, has been selected the new superintendent of Petrified Forest National Park. https://www.nps.gov/pefo/learn/news/cliff-spencer.htm https://www.nps.gov/pefo/learn/news/lecture-series-feb-2008.htm Tue, 15 Jan 2008 19:00:00 EST Petrified Forest National Park Museum Curator T. Scott Williams will be presenting "Petrified Forest National Park: Documenting 100 Years of Change through Re-photography." https://www.nps.gov/pefo/learn/news/lecture-series-feb-2008.htm https://www.nps.gov/pefo/learn/news/2008-trt.htm Thu, 20 Dec 2007 19:00:00 EST Petrified Forest National Park is looking for teachers interested in working as National Park Rangers from June 9-August 1, 2008 as part of the Teacher-Ranger-Teacher program. https://www.nps.gov/pefo/learn/news/2008-trt.htm https://www.nps.gov/pefo/learn/news/2007-art-and-essay-contest.htm Tue, 11 Dec 2007 19:00:00 EST Winners of the 2007 Art and Essay Contest at Petrified Forest National Park received their awards during two recent events. https://www.nps.gov/pefo/learn/news/2007-art-and-essay-contest.htm https://www.nps.gov/pefo/learn/news/art-and-essay-contest.htm Thu, 15 Nov 2007 19:00:00 EST Congratulations to the winners of the second annual Art and Essay Contest at Petrified Forest National Park. https://www.nps.gov/pefo/learn/news/art-and-essay-contest.htm https://www.nps.gov/pefo/learn/news/national-american-indian-heritage-month-2007.htm Thu, 25 Oct 2007 20:00:00 EST Petrified Forest National Park is pleased to promote awareness of and appreciation for the history and culture of American Indians during November celebrations of National American Indian Heritage Month. https://www.nps.gov/pefo/learn/news/national-american-indian-heritage-month-2007.htm https://www.nps.gov/pefo/learn/news/learning-center-lecture-series-november-2007.htm Tue, 23 Oct 2007 20:00:00 EST Archeologist Jason Theuer will provide an hour-long presentation titled “Kennewick Man and NAGPRA: Will the addition of 2 words really preclude scientific study?” on Wednesday, November 7 at 10:00 a.m. https://www.nps.gov/pefo/learn/news/learning-center-lecture-series-november-2007.htm https://www.nps.gov/pefo/learn/news/change-to-winter-hours.htm Tue, 23 Oct 2007 20:00:00 EST The park will open at 8:00 a.m. and close at 5:00 p.m. Mountain Standard Time, starting October 28. https://www.nps.gov/pefo/learn/news/change-to-winter-hours.htm https://www.nps.gov/pefo/learn/news/ghosts-of-the-past.htm Thu, 11 Oct 2007 20:00:00 EST Take a lantern tour of the Painted Desert Inn National Historic Landmark at Petrified Forest National Park October 26 and 27. https://www.nps.gov/pefo/learn/news/ghosts-of-the-past.htm https://www.nps.gov/pefo/learn/news/earth-science-week-2007.htm Mon, 01 Oct 2007 20:00:00 EST Earth Science Week, October 14-20, fosters an understanding and appreciatation of earth sciences and encourages stewardship of the earth. https://www.nps.gov/pefo/learn/news/earth-science-week-2007.htm https://www.nps.gov/pefo/learn/news/learning-center-lecture-series-october-2007.htm Tue, 18 Sep 2007 20:00:00 EST Biologist Dr. Kathryn Thomas of the United States Geological Survey will be providing an hour-long presentation titled “The vegetation of Petrified Forest National Park” at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, October 3. https://www.nps.gov/pefo/learn/news/learning-center-lecture-series-october-2007.htm https://www.nps.gov/pefo/learn/news/teacher-ranger-teacher-program.htm Mon, 10 Sep 2007 20:00:00 EST Petrified Forest National Park hired Amber Struthers, a middle school teacher from central Phoenix, as the park's first Teacher-Ranger-Teacher to help develop curriculum materials. https://www.nps.gov/pefo/learn/news/teacher-ranger-teacher-program.htm https://www.nps.gov/pefo/learn/news/learning-center-lecture-series-september-2007.htm Thu, 23 Aug 2007 20:00:00 EST Archaeologist Jason Theuer of Petrified Forest National Park will be presenting titled “Stone Tools and Humanity: Do Tools Make us Human? The role of stone tool manufacture in human evolution” at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, September 5. https://www.nps.gov/pefo/learn/news/learning-center-lecture-series-september-2007.htm https://www.nps.gov/pefo/learn/news/successful-year-with-ycc.htm Tue, 31 Jul 2007 20:00:00 EST This past summer Petrified Forest National Park hired fourteen youth from areas near the park in a Youth Conservation Corps (YCC) program. https://www.nps.gov/pefo/learn/news/successful-year-with-ycc.htm https://www.nps.gov/pefo/learn/news/blm-transfers-land-to-nps.htm Thu, 26 Jul 2007 20:00:00 EST On May 18, 2007, the Secretary of the Interior directed the Bureau of Land Management to transfer administrative jurisdiction of approximately 15,228 acres of public lands to the National Park Service. https://www.nps.gov/pefo/learn/news/blm-transfers-land-to-nps.htm https://www.nps.gov/pefo/learn/news/learning-center-lecture-series-august-2007.htm Fri, 20 Jul 2007 20:00:00 EST Paleontologist Bill Parker of Petrified Forest National Park will be providing an hour-long presentation titled “Ancient Denizens of the Petrified Forest” at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, August 1. https://www.nps.gov/pefo/learn/news/learning-center-lecture-series-august-2007.htm https://www.nps.gov/pefo/learn/news/decrease-in-visitation-for-june-2007.htm Mon, 16 Jul 2007 20:00:00 EST Visitation for June at Petrified Forest National park had a decrease of 8% from last year with 80,657 visits compared to last year’s 87,953. https://www.nps.gov/pefo/learn/news/decrease-in-visitation-for-june-2007.htm https://www.nps.gov/pefo/learn/news/learning-center-lecture-series-july-2007.htm Tue, 26 Jun 2007 20:00:00 EST Paleontologist Randall Irmis of the University of California Museum of Paleontology will be discussing The Rise of Dinosaurs in the American Southwest. https://www.nps.gov/pefo/learn/news/learning-center-lecture-series-july-2007.htm https://www.nps.gov/pefo/learn/news/sunrise-run-walk.htm Sun, 17 Jun 2007 20:00:00 EST “Petrified Forest National Park is hosting a 5K/10K Sunrise Run/Walk on August 11, 2007 at 5:30 a.m.,” stated Acting Superintendent Joe Escoto. https://www.nps.gov/pefo/learn/news/sunrise-run-walk.htm https://www.nps.gov/pefo/learn/news/increase-in-visitation-for-may-2007.htm Wed, 13 Jun 2007 20:00:00 EST Visitation for May had a slight increase of 0.15% from last year with 55,329 visits compared to last year’s 55,245. https://www.nps.gov/pefo/learn/news/increase-in-visitation-for-may-2007.htm https://www.nps.gov/pefo/learn/news/2007-summer-cultural-demonstrators.htm Fri, 08 Jun 2007 20:00:00 EST This program provides the opportunity for regional peoples to share their history and traditional crafts in the dynamic setting of Petrified Forest National Park. https://www.nps.gov/pefo/learn/news/2007-summer-cultural-demonstrators.htm https://www.nps.gov/pefo/learn/news/report-on-the-future-of-national-parks.htm Thu, 31 May 2007 20:00:00 EST The Future of America’s National Parks report outlines five overarching goals that will guide the National Park Service for the next nine years leading up to its 100th anniversary in 2016. https://www.nps.gov/pefo/learn/news/report-on-the-future-of-national-parks.htm https://www.nps.gov/pefo/learn/news/learning-center-lecture-series-june-2007.htm Thu, 17 May 2007 20:00:00 EST Geologist Dr. Nancy Riggs of Northern Arizona University will be providing an hour-long presentation titled “How old is the Petrified Forest?” as part of the park’s ongoing Learning Center Lecture Series. https://www.nps.gov/pefo/learn/news/learning-center-lecture-series-june-2007.htm https://www.nps.gov/pefo/learn/news/celebrate-international-museum-day.htm Tue, 08 May 2007 20:00:00 EST Celebrate International Museum Day on May 18 by visiting the brand new displays at the Rainbow Forest Museum. https://www.nps.gov/pefo/learn/news/celebrate-international-museum-day.htm https://www.nps.gov/pefo/learn/news/new-plaza-exhibits.htm Tue, 08 May 2007 20:00:00 EST The plaza at the Painted Desert Visitor Center is coming alive with the diverse heritage of Petrified Forest National Park. https://www.nps.gov/pefo/learn/news/new-plaza-exhibits.htm https://www.nps.gov/pefo/learn/news/2007-artist-in-residence-program.htm Mon, 30 Apr 2007 20:00:00 EST Petrified Forest National Park has selected six artists and two alternates to participate in the 2007 Artist-in-Residence Program. https://www.nps.gov/pefo/learn/news/2007-artist-in-residence-program.htm https://www.nps.gov/pefo/learn/news/learning-center-lecture-series-may-2007.htm Tue, 17 Apr 2007 20:00:00 EST https://www.nps.gov/pefo/learn/news/learning-center-lecture-series-may-2007.htm https://www.nps.gov/pefo/learn/news/increase-in-visitation-for-march-2007.htm Sun, 15 Apr 2007 20:00:00 EST Visitation for March increased by 31% from last year with 52,149 visits compared to last year’s 39,835. https://www.nps.gov/pefo/learn/news/increase-in-visitation-for-march-2007.htm https://www.nps.gov/pefo/learn/news/2007-summer-cultural-demonstrator-program.htm Wed, 11 Apr 2007 20:00:00 EST May kicks-off the beginning of the Summer Cultural Demonstrator Program, providing the opportunity for regional peoples to share their history and traditional crafts in the dynamic setting of Petrified Forest National Park. https://www.nps.gov/pefo/learn/news/2007-summer-cultural-demonstrator-program.htm https://www.nps.gov/pefo/learn/news/application-for-world-heritage-list.htm Mon, 09 Apr 2007 20:00:00 EST https://www.nps.gov/pefo/learn/news/application-for-world-heritage-list.htm https://www.nps.gov/pefo/learn/news/decrease-in-visitation-for-february-2007.htm Wed, 28 Mar 2007 20:00:00 EST Park visitation decreased by 17% this February from last year with 21,120 visits compared to last year’s 25,424. https://www.nps.gov/pefo/learn/news/decrease-in-visitation-for-february-2007.htm https://www.nps.gov/pefo/learn/news/learning-center-lecture-series-april-2007.htm Mon, 19 Mar 2007 20:00:00 EST https://www.nps.gov/pefo/learn/news/learning-center-lecture-series-april-2007.htm https://www.nps.gov/pefo/learn/news/celebrate-national-park-week-in-april.htm Tue, 13 Mar 2007 20:00:00 EST The theme of this year’s National Park Week — April 22-29 — is "Your National Parks: Explore, Learn, and Protect." Petrified Forest will offer several programs and a special display this week. https://www.nps.gov/pefo/learn/news/celebrate-national-park-week-in-april.htm https://www.nps.gov/pefo/learn/news/cultural-demonstration-program-2007.htm Tue, 27 Feb 2007 19:00:00 EST May 26, 2007 kicks-off the beginning of the Petrified Forest National Park Cultural Demonstration Program. https://www.nps.gov/pefo/learn/news/cultural-demonstration-program-2007.htm https://www.nps.gov/pefo/learn/news/park-changes-to-spring-hours.htm Thu, 22 Feb 2007 19:00:00 EST Petrified Forest National Park will be changing to longer spring hours on Sunday, March 4. The park will open at 7:00 a.m. and close at 6:00 p.m. Mountain Standard Time daily. https://www.nps.gov/pefo/learn/news/park-changes-to-spring-hours.htm https://www.nps.gov/pefo/learn/news/learning-center-lecture-series-march-2007.htm Tue, 20 Feb 2007 19:00:00 EST https://www.nps.gov/pefo/learn/news/learning-center-lecture-series-march-2007.htm https://www.nps.gov/pefo/learn/news/arizona-archeology-and-heritage-awareness-month-march-2007.htm Mon, 19 Feb 2007 19:00:00 EST At Petrified Forest National Park, rangers will present a variety of interpretive programs about the park and Arizona’s archeology during the month of March. https://www.nps.gov/pefo/learn/news/arizona-archeology-and-heritage-awareness-month-march-2007.htm https://www.nps.gov/pefo/learn/news/decrease-in-visitation-for-january-2007.htm Wed, 14 Feb 2007 19:00:00 EST Visitation decreased by 22% this January from last year with 18,816 visits compared to last year’s 23,991. https://www.nps.gov/pefo/learn/news/decrease-in-visitation-for-january-2007.htm https://www.nps.gov/pefo/learn/news/learning-center-lecture-series-february-2007.htm Wed, 24 Jan 2007 19:00:00 EST Petrified Forest National Park will present the film, “Invaders of the National Parks” on Wednesday, February 7 at 10:00 a.m. as part of the monthly Learning Center Lecture Series. https://www.nps.gov/pefo/learn/news/learning-center-lecture-series-february-2007.htm https://www.nps.gov/pefo/learn/news/decrease-in-visitation-for-december-2006.htm Mon, 22 Jan 2007 19:00:00 EST Visitation decreased by 25% this December from last year with 20,437 visits compared to last year’s 27,234. https://www.nps.gov/pefo/learn/news/decrease-in-visitation-for-december-2006.htm https://www.nps.gov/pefo/learn/news/the-hashknife-pony-express-rides-again.htm Tue, 09 Jan 2007 19:00:00 EST Carrying on a tradition at Petrified Forest National Park, riders will take letters by horseback from the Rainbow Forest Museum at 9:00 a.m. on January 29 to the post office at Holbrook, Arizona. https://www.nps.gov/pefo/learn/news/the-hashknife-pony-express-rides-again.htm https://www.nps.gov/pefo/learn/news/learning-center-lecture-series-january-2007.htm Mon, 18 Dec 2006 19:00:00 EST Petrified Forest National Park paleontologist Bill Parker will be giving an hour-long presentation titled “Revueltosaurus – Solving a Dinosaur Mystery” as part of the park’s ongoing Learning Center Lecture Series. https://www.nps.gov/pefo/learn/news/learning-center-lecture-series-january-2007.htm https://www.nps.gov/pefo/learn/news/increase-in-visitation-for-november-2006.htm Mon, 11 Dec 2006 19:00:00 EST Visitation increased by 7% this November from last year with 30,585 visits compared to last year’s 28,666. https://www.nps.gov/pefo/learn/news/increase-in-visitation-for-november-2006.htm https://www.nps.gov/pefo/learn/news/art-and-essay-contest-winners-announced.htm Thu, 30 Nov 2006 19:00:00 EST Congratulations to the winners of the first annual Art and Essay Contest at Petrified Forest National Park! https://www.nps.gov/pefo/learn/news/art-and-essay-contest-winners-announced.htm https://www.nps.gov/pefo/learn/news/learning-center-lecture-series-december-5.htm Mon, 27 Nov 2006 19:00:00 EST Petrified Forest National Park fossil preparator Matthew Brown will present “Uncovering the Past: Preparing Fossils for Research and Display” at 10:00 a.m. as part of the park’s ongoing Learning Center Lecture Series. https://www.nps.gov/pefo/learn/news/learning-center-lecture-series-december-5.htm https://www.nps.gov/pefo/learn/news/celebrate-the-100th-anniversary-and-fee-free-day-at-petrified-forest-december-2006.htm Fri, 24 Nov 2006 19:00:00 EST December 8 and 9 will mark the park's centennial with several special events. https://www.nps.gov/pefo/learn/news/celebrate-the-100th-anniversary-and-fee-free-day-at-petrified-forest-december-2006.htm https://www.nps.gov/pefo/learn/news/increase-in-visitation-for-october-2006.htm Thu, 16 Nov 2006 19:00:00 EST Park visitation increased by 1% this October from last year with 46,150 visits. https://www.nps.gov/pefo/learn/news/increase-in-visitation-for-october-2006.htm https://www.nps.gov/pefo/learn/news/fee-free-day-for-us-armed-forces-and-their-families.htm Mon, 30 Oct 2006 19:00:00 EST https://www.nps.gov/pefo/learn/news/fee-free-day-for-us-armed-forces-and-their-families.htm https://www.nps.gov/pefo/learn/news/national-american-indian-heritage-month.htm Tue, 24 Oct 2006 20:00:00 EST 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, November 2006. https://www.nps.gov/pefo/learn/news/national-american-indian-heritage-month.htm https://www.nps.gov/pefo/learn/news/increase-in-visitation-for-september-2006.htm Fri, 20 Oct 2006 20:00:00 EST Visitation increased by 7% this September from last year with 47,378 visits compared to last year’s 44,347. https://www.nps.gov/pefo/learn/news/increase-in-visitation-for-september-2006.htm https://www.nps.gov/pefo/learn/news/park-changes-to-winter-hours.htm Fri, 20 Oct 2006 20:00:00 EST The park will open at 8:00am and close at 5:00pm Mountain Standard Time daily, starting October 29, 2006. https://www.nps.gov/pefo/learn/news/park-changes-to-winter-hours.htm https://www.nps.gov/pefo/learn/news/artist-in-residence-art-exhibition.htm Sun, 01 Oct 2006 20:00:00 EST Petrified Forest National Park will be hosting an Artist in Residence Exhibition November 5-19, with a reception at Painted Desert Inn on November 11 at 2:00pm MST. https://www.nps.gov/pefo/learn/news/artist-in-residence-art-exhibition.htm https://www.nps.gov/pefo/learn/news/photography-and-art-month.htm Wed, 20 Sep 2006 20:00:00 EST Photographers and artists, from the professional to the amateur, come to capture the vivid colors and spectacular textures of the Petrified Forest National Park landscape. https://www.nps.gov/pefo/learn/news/photography-and-art-month.htm https://www.nps.gov/pefo/learn/news/annual-fee-free-day.htm Tue, 19 Sep 2006 20:00:00 EST September 30, 2006 has been declared a “fee free” day in celebration of the National Public Lands Day. https://www.nps.gov/pefo/learn/news/annual-fee-free-day.htm https://www.nps.gov/pefo/learn/news/decrease-in-visitation-for-august-2006.htm Thu, 14 Sep 2006 20:00:00 EST Visitation decreased 14% this August from last year with 64,930 visits compared to last year’s 75,807. https://www.nps.gov/pefo/learn/news/decrease-in-visitation-for-august-2006.htm https://www.nps.gov/pefo/learn/news/another-successful-year-with-youth-conservation-corps.htm Wed, 16 Aug 2006 20:00:00 EST During the Summer of 2006, Petrified Forest National Park hired twelve youth from areas near the park for a Youth Conservation Corps (YCC) program. https://www.nps.gov/pefo/learn/news/another-successful-year-with-youth-conservation-corps.htm https://www.nps.gov/pefo/learn/news/petrified-forest-honors-volunteer-accomplishments.htm Tue, 15 Aug 2006 20:00:00 EST Volunteers play an important role in assisting national parks to fulfill their mission. Petrified Forest National Park is no exception. https://www.nps.gov/pefo/learn/news/petrified-forest-honors-volunteer-accomplishments.htm https://www.nps.gov/pefo/learn/news/decrease-in-visitation-for-july-2006.htm Mon, 07 Aug 2006 20:00:00 EST Park visitation for July was down by 4% from last year with 91,279. https://www.nps.gov/pefo/learn/news/decrease-in-visitation-for-july-2006.htm https://www.nps.gov/pefo/learn/news/decrease-in-visitation-for-june-2006.htm Thu, 27 Jul 2006 20:00:00 EST Park visitation for June was down by 4.4%% from last year with 87,953 visits. https://www.nps.gov/pefo/learn/news/decrease-in-visitation-for-june-2006.htm https://www.nps.gov/pefo/learn/news/celebrate-route-66-month-in-august-2006.htm Tue, 25 Jul 2006 20:00:00 EST Petrified Forest National Park is the only national park unit to protect a section of Historic Route 66. Learn more about the "Mother Road" through activities held during the month of August. https://www.nps.gov/pefo/learn/news/celebrate-route-66-month-in-august-2006.htm https://www.nps.gov/pefo/learn/news/summer-cultural-demonstrator-program-2006.htm Sun, 16 Jul 2006 20:00:00 EST On Saturdays from July 22 through September 2 the park will host cultural demonstrators at Painted Desert Inn. https://www.nps.gov/pefo/learn/news/summer-cultural-demonstrator-program-2006.htm https://www.nps.gov/pefo/learn/news/5k-10k-sunrise-run-walk.htm Thu, 06 Jul 2006 20:00:00 EST This is an excellent chance to see sunrise over the Painted Desert while exercising at the same time! https://www.nps.gov/pefo/learn/news/5k-10k-sunrise-run-walk.htm https://www.nps.gov/pefo/learn/news/science-camp.htm Tue, 27 Jun 2006 20:00:00 EST Students participate in a two-day Science Camp held at Petrified Forest National Park. https://www.nps.gov/pefo/learn/news/science-camp.htm https://www.nps.gov/pefo/learn/news/kabotie-murals-are-conserved.htm Sun, 25 Jun 2006 20:00:00 EST Conservation of the Fred Kabotie murals in Painted Desert Inn was an important component of an 18 month rehabilitation project. https://www.nps.gov/pefo/learn/news/kabotie-murals-are-conserved.htm https://www.nps.gov/pefo/learn/news/celebrate-paleontology-month.htm Thu, 15 Jun 2006 20:00:00 EST Behind-the-scenes programs and a special display help visitors recognize the importance of the study of fossils. https://www.nps.gov/pefo/learn/news/celebrate-paleontology-month.htm https://www.nps.gov/pefo/learn/news/increase-in-visitation-for-may-2006.htm Wed, 14 Jun 2006 20:00:00 EST Park attendance was up 2.3% over last year with 55,245 visits. https://www.nps.gov/pefo/learn/news/increase-in-visitation-for-may-2006.htm https://www.nps.gov/pefo/learn/news/painted-desert-inn-to-open.htm Mon, 15 May 2006 20:00:00 EST Painted Desert Inn reopens Memorial Day Weekend. https://www.nps.gov/pefo/learn/news/painted-desert-inn-to-open.htm https://www.nps.gov/pefo/learn/news/increase-in-visitation-for-april-2006.htm Tue, 09 May 2006 20:00:00 EST Visitation for April was up by 4% over last year with 48,594 visits. https://www.nps.gov/pefo/learn/news/increase-in-visitation-for-april-2006.htm https://www.nps.gov/pefo/learn/news/change-to-summer-hours.htm Sun, 23 Apr 2006 20:00:00 EST Effective through September 4, 2006, summer hours at the park are 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Mountain Standard Time. https://www.nps.gov/pefo/learn/news/change-to-summer-hours.htm https://www.nps.gov/pefo/learn/news/2006-national-passport-stamp.htm Sun, 23 Apr 2006 20:00:00 EST In its annual series of stickers for the National Park Passport book, Eastern National selected Petrified Forest National park for the national stamp. https://www.nps.gov/pefo/learn/news/2006-national-passport-stamp.htm https://www.nps.gov/pefo/learn/news/national-preservation-month.htm Tue, 18 Apr 2006 20:00:00 EST Petrified Forest National Park joins thousands of individuals around the country as part of a nationwide celebration of National Historic Preservation Month. https://www.nps.gov/pefo/learn/news/national-preservation-month.htm https://www.nps.gov/pefo/learn/news/decrease-in-visitation-for-march-2006.htm Wed, 12 Apr 2006 20:00:00 EST Park visitation for March was down by 15% over last year with 39,835 visits. https://www.nps.gov/pefo/learn/news/decrease-in-visitation-for-march-2006.htm https://www.nps.gov/pefo/learn/news/celebrate-world-habitat-awareness-month.htm Fri, 31 Mar 2006 19:00:00 EST April is World Habitat Awareness Month, celebrating the Earth’s diverse natural habitats. https://www.nps.gov/pefo/learn/news/celebrate-world-habitat-awareness-month.htm https://www.nps.gov/pefo/learn/news/artist-in-residence-program-2006.htm Thu, 30 Mar 2006 19:00:00 EST From April through October a variety of artists will participate in Petrified Forest National Park’s Artist-in-Residence Program. https://www.nps.gov/pefo/learn/news/artist-in-residence-program-2006.htm https://www.nps.gov/pefo/learn/news/increase-in-visitation-for-february-2006.htm Tue, 14 Mar 2006 19:00:00 EST Visitation for February was up by 22% over last year with 25,424 visits. https://www.nps.gov/pefo/learn/news/increase-in-visitation-for-february-2006.htm https://www.nps.gov/pefo/learn/news/new-route-66-exhibit-and-pull-out.htm Mon, 27 Feb 2006 19:00:00 EST A new paved pull-out has been developed along the park road to showcases a section of Historic Route 66. https://www.nps.gov/pefo/learn/news/new-route-66-exhibit-and-pull-out.htm https://www.nps.gov/pefo/learn/news/change-to-spring-hours.htm Fri, 24 Feb 2006 19:00:00 EST The park changes to longer spring hours on Sunday, March 5, open 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Mountain Standard Time. https://www.nps.gov/pefo/learn/news/change-to-spring-hours.htm https://www.nps.gov/pefo/learn/news/increase-in-visitation-for-january-2006.htm Thu, 09 Feb 2006 19:00:00 EST Park visitation for January was up by 14% over last year with 23,991 visits. https://www.nps.gov/pefo/learn/news/increase-in-visitation-for-january-2006.htm https://www.nps.gov/pefo/learn/news/celebrate-arizona-archeology-and-heritage-awareness-month.htm Thu, 09 Feb 2006 19:00:00 EST March is Arizona Archeology and Heritage Awareness Month, celebrating the state’s rich history. https://www.nps.gov/pefo/learn/news/celebrate-arizona-archeology-and-heritage-awareness-month.htm https://www.nps.gov/pefo/learn/news/increase-in-visitation-for-december-2005.htm Wed, 11 Jan 2006 19:00:00 EST Park visitation for December was up by 16% over last year with 27,234 visits. https://www.nps.gov/pefo/learn/news/increase-in-visitation-for-december-2005.htm