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. The park is adjacent to the Painted Desert, and features various viewpoints including the Blue Mesa, where the soils are delicate, and there are many logs around partially submerged in the blue-grey mounds of clay.
Jasper Forest is a large expanse of logs scattered over a wide and rather desolate valley. Crystal Forest is further south, and at one timehere you'll find beautiful logs which had crevices containing clear quartz and purple amethyst crystals, but all the best specimens were removed by souvenir hunters long ago.
In the 16th century, the Indians contructed the Agate House, a hut, made completely from petrified wood. Be sure to check it out.
A great way to learn about the history of the Petrified Forest is by going to the Ghosts of the Past event held at the Petrified National Forest located near the Grand Canyon in AZ.
Learn about the heritage of the American Indians and Alaska American Indians by making your way to the Petrified National Forest near the Grand Canyon, AZ for National American Indian and Native Alaskan Heritage Month.
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.
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