In Petrified Forest National Park near Holbrook, a photo-mapping system tracks whether visitors are taking fossilized wood. “Some parks deal with people taking rocks.

Petrified oak from Stinking Water, Oregon. The inset is a photomicrograph of the remarkable anatomical detail preserved in these specimens. The lines and arrows indicate the growth rings and the ...

Petrified Forest National Park is a hidden gem in the Arizona desert. It’s famous for its colorful petrified wood, stunning badlands, and rich history. Visitors can explore ancient fossils ...

Pete McBride Arriving at last in Holbrook, I was struck by the prevalence of giant roadside dinosaur sculptures, rock shops selling petrified-wood souvenirs, and abandoned buildings.

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State: Arizona Nearest Town: Holbrook, ArizonaArizona’s Petrified Forest National Park is full of fossilized wood scattered across the Painted Desert Declared one of the nation’s first national ...

You can pick up your very own piece of petrified wood (legally sourced, of course) to take home as a souvenir. Just remember: if anyone asks, tell them it’s a really fancy paperweight. It sounds much ...

Step inside, and the quirkiness continues. The shop itself is a treasure trove for rock and mineral enthusiasts, offering a wide variety of items to browse. From rough chunks of petrified wood to ...

The donation of the petrified wood piece preserves a part of the geological history of the area and honors Carl A. Quist (1911-1997) and his wife Gertrude Barr Quist (1928-2018).

A section of petrified conifer from Mackelprang Wash, Arizona, USA. The green color comes from chromium along with the silica that has replaced the organic wood. It dates back to the Triassic period.

What is special about Petrified Forest National Park? Petrified Forest calls itself a Triassic park. It preserves more than 200 million years of history, including its namesake petrified wood.