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Kachina Point Petrified Forest National Park

  Two miles into the park you come to Kachina Point, an overlook in front of The Painted Desert Inn.  Kachina (Kah-chee-nah) is the representation of the Hopi deified ancestral spirits.  This is the location of the northern Wilderness Area … Continue reading

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Tawa Point Petrified Forest National Park

  The next overlook is Tawa Point.  Tiponi Point, No Name and Tawa Point offering expansive views of the Painted Desert are all clustered together on this first 1 3/4 mile stretch of Park Road.  Tawa is the Hopi Sun … Continue reading

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