Petrified Forest National Park News
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Enjoy the Fall with a Backcountry Adventure at Petrified Forest National Park
September 20, 2022 | 4:02 pm
With fall around the corner brining changing colors and cooler temperatures to the landscape, the hiking season is here!!! Come see the seasons change with a guided adventure off the beaten path in Petrified Forest National Park.
Petrified Forest National Park Welcomes Dogs, and Their Humans, to New Dog Park
September 20, 2022 | 4:02 pm
National Park Service and partner law enforcement agencies are investigating a shooting incident that occurred in the park this morning. While driving in a remote area of the park, a bullet from a gunshot struck an unmarked National Park Service vehicle carrying two employees. No one was injured in the shooting.
Park Service investigating shooting incident at Petrified Forest National Park
September 20, 2022 | 12:00 am
National Park Service and partner law enforcement agencies are investigating a shooting incident that occurred in the park this morning. While driving in a remote area of the park, two employees in an unmarked National Park Service vehicle was struck by a bullet. No one was injured in the shooting.
Petrified Forest National Park Welcomes Dogs, and Their Humans, to New Dog Park
August 26, 2022 | 1:13 pm
Celebrate International Dog Day at Petrified Forest National Park. Dogs and their humans can now enjoy some quality time together at the Petrified Fur-Rest Bark Park. The new dog park, located near the Painted Desert Visitor Center off Interstate 40, was built with the help of Petrified Forest maintenance staff, Youth Conservation Corps (YCC) participants and a local Girl Scout.
Fire Restrictions Lifted at Petrified Forest National Park
June 29, 2022 | 10:13 am
National Park Service Superintendent Jeannine McElveen has announced the recension of Stage II Fire Restrictions in Petrified Forest National Park effective immediately. Recent monsoonal rains have reduced the fire danger within the park.
Participate in a Backcountry Adventure at Petrified Forest National Park
February 17, 2022 | 10:13 am
Are you looking for some time away from your digital devices? Want to get outside this spring? Are you in need of some fresh air and sunshine? Join a ranger for a guided adventure off the beaten path in the backcountry of Petrified Forest National Park!
Paleontologists and Museum Staff Get the Skull of Gumby the Phytosaur Ready for Display
January 14, 2022 | 4:21 pm
After years of study and preparation the skull of Gumby the Phytosaur will be on display in the Rainbow Forest Museum at Petrified Forest National Park.
Improvement Projects Underway at Petrified Forest National Park
October 27, 2021 | 3:30 pm
Petrified Forest National Park to Host the 2021 U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree on November 9th.
Improvement Projects Underway at Petrified Forest National Park
September 24, 2021 | 2:53 pm
As the summer season turns to fall, Petrified Forest National Park will be tackling some much-anticipated improvement projects in the Painted Desert Visitor Center and on several of the park’s trails.
National Park Service encourages visitors to Plan Like a Park Ranger this summer
June 9, 2021 | 12:44 pm
Just in time for Great Outdoors Month, the National Park Service unveiled a top-ten list of visitation tips encouraging members of the public to Plan Like a Park Ranger this summer.