The Painted Desert in northern Arizona is a mesmerizing landscape of vibrant badlands stretching across the Colorado Plateau. Its striking reds, purples, and oranges come from layered sedimentary ...

The Petrified Forest and Painted Desert are uniquely Arizona road trip destinations. Here's why it's worth the drive and what to see along the way.

Stop by the inn: Park staff say that visiting the Painted Desert Inn National Historic Landmark is a must, and a terrific way to see wonderful views of the Painted Desert. Park rangers are ...

Petrified Forest National Park straddles Interstate 40 east of Holbrook in northeastern Arizona. While closely associated, the Petrified Forest and the Painted Desert are distinct features within ...

For many travelers, Petrified Forest may be a stop to somewhere else, like the Grand Canyon, but this national park is special in its own right. Skipping the US Travel 2025 🌴 This country's ...

Location: Arizona Established: December 9, 1962 Size: 135,000 acres A sun-swept corner of the Painted Desert draws more than 600,000 visitors each year. While most come to see one of the world's ...

PHOENIX — Petrified Forest National Park announced the sightings of Yellow-billed Cuckoo, a threatened bird along the Puerco River within the park.. One individual bird was heard on July 15 and ...

Petrified Forest National Park has a fascinating story to tell. Learn about its unexpected rock formations, multi-colored fossils, and myriad archaeological treasures with these 12 facts.

Grand Canyon National Park had 4.7 million visitors in 2022, while the Saguaro National Park had 908,000 visitors. Meanwhile, 505,000 visitors explored the Petrified Forest in 2022.