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Back Country Camping Petrified Forest National Park

Posted on June 6, 2008 by joanie7

  There are no campgrounds in Petrified Forest National Park.  If you want to camp in the back country wilderness you must obtain a free permit (for up to 14 days) at Painted Desert Visitor Center, Painted Desert Inn or … Continue reading →

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Kachina Point Petrified Forest National Park

Posted on May 27, 2008 by joanie7

  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

Posted on May 26, 2008 by joanie7

  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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Petrified Forest National Park Hiking Tips

Posted on May 25, 2008 by joanie7

The next pull out is not named and so of course we call it No Name Point.  This is a good spot to pause, look at your map and plan your remaining stops and perhaps some hikes.  You may hike … Continue reading →

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Tiponi Point Petrified Forest National Park

Posted on May 23, 2008 by joanie7

    Driving from one end of Petrified Forest National Park to the other is a total distance of 28 miles.  Most visitors spend an average of 2 1/2 hours visiting the park.  There are 21 overlooks and points of … Continue reading →

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