Petrified Forest National Park

Visit Petrified Forest National Park if you wish to spend your next holiday outside. You'll find one of the greatest concentrations of petrified wood in the world in this more than 200,000-acre park, along with steep cliffs and animal fossils. Plan on participating in a number of activities during your stay to make the most of your time here. Hiking, riding horses, and biking are all common park activities. Don't forget to set aside time to explore some of the historical displays in the park, including those at the Rainbow Forest Museum and the Painted Desert Inn National Historic Landmark.

One of Arizona's three national parks, Petrified Forest is about three hours from Phoenix. There are two portions to the park. The painted hills and desert are in the northern section. Most of the petrified wood is found in the southern region.

You can plan your own trip with this list of entertaining activities in Petrified Forest. This provides you the most freedom to explore the national park however you choose.

Rankings:

• #6 in Best Places to Visit in Arizona

Location: Arizona