Is Petrified Forest worth visiting?

Is Petrified Forest worth visiting?

Visiting Petrified Forest National Park in Arizona is definitely worth it. When we spent a day there we were amazed how much there is to see and do for families. Don't miss for example the Painted Desert, Puerco Pueblo or hiking the Blue Mesa. And all this is right by famous Route 66.

What is special about Petrified Forest National Park?

The park contains one of the world's largest and most colorful concentrations of petrified wood, multi-hued badlands of the Chinle Formation, portions of the Painted Desert, historic structures, archeological sites, and displays of 225-million-year-old fossils.

Is there an entrance fee to Petrified Forest National Park?

ARRIVING—The north entrance to Petrified Forest National Park is 25 miles east of Holbrook on I-40. The south entrance is 20 miles east of Holbrook on U.S. 180. FEES & HOURS—The entry fee is $20 per car. The park is open daily 7am to 6pm.

Can you drive through the Petrified Forest National Park?

If you are short on time, drive through Petrified Forest National Park. With its 28 miles of paved park roads, it's a convenient one-way drive through the park. You can start at either the north or south entrances. ... Drive along the park road and stop at the overlooks along the route.

How much time do you need at Petrified Forest National Park?

The petrified logs date back hundreds of millions of years, to a time when this land was once lush and fertile. These trees fell and became the mineralized versions of their original forms even before dinosaurs walked the earth. Petrified Forest National Park is small so you really only need one day to explore it.

Is the Painted Desert the same as the Petrified Forest?

The Painted Desert is a United States desert of badlands in the Four Corners area, running from near the east end of Grand Canyon National Park and southeast into Petrified Forest National Park. It is most easily accessed from the north portion of Petrified Forest National Park.

Is petrified wood bad luck?

In the 1930s, visitors to the Petrified Forest began to report that after taking a piece of petrified wood from the park, they were seemingly cursed with bad luck. This curse continues today, and is now a part of the park's history.

How long does it take to drive through Petrified Forest?

It takes at least 45 minutes to drive the 28-mile road through the park, but to truly experience it try to allow at least a couple of hours to drive Blue Mesa Road, take a hike, and stop at the spectacular viewpoints along the way.

What happens if you take a rock from the Petrified Forest?

In the 1930s, visitors to the Petrified Forest began to report that after taking a piece of petrified wood from the park, they were seemingly cursed with bad luck. This curse continues today, and is now a part of the park's history.

Is the Painted Desert worth it?

Overall it is probably worth a visit if you can spare the time to get there. The landscape is unique and we saw a few thunderstorms cross the area which added to the day. The petrified logs were interesting but seen one or 20 well...