Learn About the Park

 
 
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News

Stay connected to what is happening at Petrified Forest.

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Photos & Multimedia

Photographs, videos, and more provide an in-depth look at the park.

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History & Culture

The Human Story at Petrified Forest is over 13,000 years long.

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Nature

Learn about the park's many natural resources.

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Science & Research

National parks are like living laboratories and buried treasure chests rolled into one.

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Education

Teachers, let us bring the park into your classroom!

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Kids & Youth

Activities and information to connect the young (and young at heart) to the park.

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Management

Understand the rules and decisions that guide park operations.

The bookstore is non-profit!
Bookstore

Find where to shop for Petrified Forest items for your home library.

Last updated: October 13, 2023

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Contact Info

Mailing Address:

Petrified Forest National Park
P.O. Box 2217
Attn.:

Petrified Forest, AZ 86028-2217

Phone:

928 524-6228

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