Petrified Forest National Park News
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Threatened Yellow Billed Cuckoo Sighted in Petrified Forest National Park
October 11, 2024 | 8:43 am
Petrified Forest National Park is excited to announce sightings of a rare bird along the Puerco River within the park.
New Restrooms to be Built at the Rainbow Forest Historic District of Petrified Forest National Park
September 6, 2024 | 8:04 am
Petrified Forest National Park is pleased to announce the start of construction of a new restroom next to the Rainbow Forest Museum.
Youth Conservation Corps Employs Local Teens at Petrified Forest National Park
August 15, 2024 | 9:21 am
Every summer, Petrified Forest National Park hosts a crew of local youth through Youth Conservation Corps (YCC). The YCC program provides jobs for youth interested in working with national parks and other public lands.
Petrified Forest National Park has gone to the Dogs…Prairie Dogs
July 18, 2024 | 8:10 am
Petrified Forest National Park has been working with Hubbell Trading Post National Historic Site to translocate Gunnison’s Prairie Dogs (Cynomys gunnisoni) from a location where they are in conflict with humans to another location where they can thrive and support their ecosystem.
Celebrate the 100th Anniversary of the Painted Desert Inn
June 14, 2024 | 8:19 am
Join the celebration of the 100th anniversary of the Painted Desert Inn! In 1924, Herbert Lore registered his newly constructed business with the Land Office, fulfilling his duties under the Homesteading Act of 1862. Today this charming building is on the National Register of Historic Places and is a National Historic Landmark. On June 21, 22, and 23, there will be treats and activities offered at the inn.
Petrified Forest Museum Association Opens Sales Outlet at Painted Desert Inn
March 22, 2024 | 5:39 pm
Petrified Forest Museum Association Opens Sales Outlet at Painted Desert Inn
Adventure With a Ranger in the Backcountry of the Petrified Forest National Park!
February 7, 2024 | 3:17 pm
Experience the vast painted desert views with inspiring archeology in the park while we celebrate Arizona Archeology month. Reservations required, no children under 12 years of age, and no pets.
Get off the Beaten Path at Petrified Forest National Park
January 26, 2024 | 11:11 am
Did you know Petrified Forest National Park offers a chance for visitors to explore areas within the park that are considered “off the beaten path”? These hiking excursions get you away from the park road and crowded trails, taking you through areas of spectacular scenery, geological wonders and fields of wild grasslands and petrified wood.
Petrified Forest National Park and Talampaya National Park become sister parks
December 13, 2023 | 9:03 am
Petrified Forest National Park and Talampaya National Park, a United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) World Heritage site in Argentina, recently became sister parks. The parks have similar geological, paleontological, biological, and archaeological resources.
Poetry Workshops at Petrified Forest National Park
August 19, 2023 | 9:27 am
Petrified Forest National Park will host poetry workshops on Saturday, September 2 and on Sunday, September 3 9am–12pm. Facilitated by poet Jodie Hollander, these free workshops will allow participants to create an original poem inspired by their connection to their public lands.