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Petrified Forest's Anniversary
The Petrified Forest's Anniversary is an event that marks the beginning of one of the most beautiful National Park's in the entire country and you can be a part of the celebration by adding this occasion to your calendar of things to do.
The park was established as a national monument on December 8, 1902 and was then upgraded to a national park on December 9, 1062. It is an amazing place to visit and see because of its beautiful trees that make it a popular tourist spot drawing people to the area from all throughout the world. During this event, there will be a lot of things going on at the park ideal for families to do together including a holiday open house featuring hot drinks, cookies, and holiday cheer. Plus, there will be talks and lectures on the parks past along with other things going on to help you learn about the park's history.
The park was established as a national monument on December 8, 1902 and was then upgraded to a national park on December 9, 1062. It is an amazing place to visit and see because of its beautiful trees that make it a popular tourist spot drawing people to the area from all throughout the world. During this event, there will be a lot of things going on at the park ideal for families to do together including a holiday open house featuring hot drinks, cookies, and holiday cheer. Plus, there will be talks and lectures on the parks past along with other things going on to help you learn about the park's history.
When:
- December 8, 2009 - December 9, 2009
- December 8, 2010 - December 9, 2010
Points of Interest
Petrified National Forest near the Grand Canyon, AZ
This park comes as a surprise to those expecting the trees to still be standing upright, but there is so much here to see and appreciate.
