Ancient wood seems scattered about by nature in Petrified Forest National Park. Crystals and varied colors are seen in the metamorphized wood. A great view of the badlands in northeast Arizona is obtained by a visit to this park. One vista is along the Blue Mesa Road. Pilot Rock, the highest point in this park, can be hiked in a 16 mile round trip. It lies here in the Painted Desert. Photos taken February 27, 2002 by Petesthousandpeaks.

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