Plan Your Petrified Forest National Park Vacation

A Petrified forest is a surprising place, offering far more than the world renowned petrified logs. You can see so much just from your car and a few stops at overlooks. Imagine what you can see by walking one of the short maintained trails or even hiking into the back country along one of the Off the Beaten Path routes! There are fossils, badlands, buttes and mesas, ancient petroglyphs, wildlife and wildflowers, and vast vistas for more than a hundred miles! If you are craving some quiet solitude, the Painted Desert is perfect for hiking and contemplation.

Weather at Petrified Forest

Temperatures range from above 100° F (38° C) to well below freezing. About 10 inches (25.4 cm) of moisture comes during the infrequent snow in the winter and often violent summer thunderstorms. Animals and plants are adapted to extremes in temperature and moisture. You should be ready too. Check out the forecast before you arrive and plan accordingly.

Where to Stay

1. La Posada Hotel

Address: 303 E 2nd St, Winslow, AZ 86047, USA
Phone: +1 928-289-4366

2. Wigwam Motel

Address: 2728 E Foothill Blvd, Rialto, CA 92376, USA
Phone: +1 909-875-3005

Where to Eat

1. Painted Desert Visitor Center Cafeteria

Address: North entrance, Petrified Forest National Park, Arizona, 86028, USA
Phone: 928-524–6228

2. Rainbow Forest Museum Snack Bar

Address: South entrance, Petrified Forest National Park, Arizona, 86028, USA
Phone: 928-524–6228

Things To do In Petrified Forest National Park

1. Cycling
2. Hiking

3. Backpacking
4. Horseback Riding
5. Visitor Centers and Exhibits

Content Courtesy:

www.fodors.com
www.nps.gov

Image Courtesy:

www.laposada.org
www.flickr.com/photos/23538423@N05
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