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Petrified Forest National Park Gains 4,265 Acres, But Much Remains To "Complete" The Park

Submitted by Kurt Repanshek on February 3, 2013 - 2:45am

Petrified Forest National Park will grow by nearly 4,300 acres later this year thanks to a collaborative effort by two conservation groups, but much more work needs to be done to "complete" the park that protects an incredibly rich array of geological and archaeological resources.

Petrified Forest National Park's First Park Geology Map Is A Hit

Submitted by Jim Burnett on January 31, 2013 - 2:46am

The process has taken over three decades, but Petrified Forest National Park now has its first published geological map—and in the world of rocks, it's a star

A Year In The Parks: From Arches National Park To Theodore Roosevelt National Park

Submitted by Kurt Repanshek on December 26, 2012 - 2:47am

Living in the Rocky Mountains is a great asset when it comes to visiting national parks, for there are so many in just about any direction you head. The past year took me north and south through the region to a diverse collection parks, and I also ventured to Virginia to explore the National Park System.

Trails We Hiked in 2012 That We Think You'll Like

Submitted by NPT Staff on December 26, 2012 - 2:31am

Few national park visits are complete without a hike of some distance and duration. We made the following hikes in the parks the past year, and think you'll find them interesting possibilities for 2013.

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National Geographic Maps Can Guide You To Canadian Rockies, Through The Four Corners Region

Submitted by NPT Staff on December 18, 2012 - 2:32am

Need help planning a trip to either the Canadian Rockies or the Trail of the Ancients in the Southwest? National Geographic Maps can help you out.

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Ghostly Tales From The National Parks: Petrified Forest National Park

Submitted by haunted hiker on October 29, 2012 - 1:50am

With Halloween just days away, we searched around the National Park System and rummaged in the Traveler's archives for some ghostly stories. This tale comes from Petrified Forest National Park.

National Park Mystery Photo 56 Revealed: Take A Seat And Wait For The Jerk

Submitted by Kurt Repanshek on September 21, 2012 - 3:59am

Zoom out from the tightly cropped image we used for this Mystery Photo and you'll find a seat at the soda fountain in the Painted Desert Inn in Petrified Forest National Park.

A View From The Overlook: The Petrified Wood Olympics

Submitted by PJ Ryan on August 1, 2012 - 1:36am

You'd be surprised by the lengths some folks would go to to take a colorful piece of rock from Petrified Forest National Park.

Trails I've Hiked: The Long Logs And Agate House Trails At Petrified Forest National Park

Submitted by Kurt Repanshek on July 5, 2012 - 1:45am

It's the heart of summer, the hottest time to visit Petrified Forest National Park, but that doesn't mean you still can't enjoy the Long Logs and Agate House trails near the park's south entrance. You just have to be strategic in planning when to do these companion hikes.