Special Route 66 Ranger Programs at Petrified Forest National Park Saturday Aug 17 2013

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News Release Date: August 6, 2013
Contact: Sarah Hervé, 928-524-6228 x264

Petrified Forest National Park is the only National Park with a section of Historic Route 66 within its boundaries! To celebrate this and raise awareness of this fact, several special programs will be offered this Saturday August 17, 2013. Cruise on in to the park and experience the spirit and romance of this famous American road!

What:  A program about Route 66 to include a walking tour of the Inn
Where:Painted Desert Inn
When: 10:00 am

What:  A guided ranger walk along Route 66 (about a ½ mile)
Where: Route 66 Wayside
When: 11:30 am & 1:30 pm

There is an entrance fee of $10 per private vehicle to enter the park.

Dress appropriately for outdoor activity, to include sturdy footwear.

For further information, contact Sarah Herve, information above.

Tags: route 66, petrified forest, national park, talk, hike, walk, program, history, culture

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