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Petrified Forest National Park

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Arizona National Parks
Includes Canyon de Chelly, Grand Canyon, Glen Canyon, Lake Mead, and a number of other parks. 

Arizona's National Scenic Roads and Highways
Includes information on the 42-mile Kaibab Plateau - North Rim Parkway. 

Arizona State Parks
Official site of Arizona State Parks Office.

The Best State Parks in Arizona
Information on the three best state parks to visit, as selected by the Arizona State Parks Office.

The Best Winter State Parks in Arizona
The Top Choices include the "Colorado Coast," ruins of a Hohokam village, and a great wildlife viewing area. 

Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests
The two-million-acre forest encompasses mountain country in east-central Arizona along the Mogollon Rim and the White Mountains. It features 24 lakes and reservoirs and more than 450 miles of rivers and streams - more than can be found in any other Southwestern national forest.

Coconino National Forest
The 1.8-million-acre forest varies from semi-arid desert through ponderosa pine forests to alpine tundra. Elevation ranges from 2,600 feet in canyon bottoms to 12,643 feet at the top of the San Francisco Peaks. Activities include hiking and backpacking, trail riding by horse and bicycle, camping and picnicking, boating and fishing, and winter sports. 

Tonto National Forest
One of the largest national forests in America, the Tonto embraces nearly three million acres of rugged, scenic landscapes ranging from desert to pine-clad mountains. This variety, coupled with a variety of recreational opportunities year-round, make it one of the most heavily visited national forests in the country.

 

Petrified Forest National Park

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