Gazing across the Painted Desert of northern Arizona today, it’s hard to believe that 200 million years ago the region was a primeval tropical forest watered by abundant streams and inhabited by a ...

Here's everything you need to know to plan a trip to Arizona's Petrified Forest National Park.

Petrified Forest National Park is a hidden gem in the Arizona desert. It’s famous for its colorful petrified wood, stunning badlands, and rich history. Visitors can explore ancient fossils, Native ...

Locked within the stones and fossils of Petrified Forest National Park lies a record of life, death, and resilience during one of Earth's most extreme periods of environmental change. What secrets do ...

We can all agree that the national parks in the United States are breathtakingly beautiful and chock-full of opportunities to get outdoors in some of the most dramatic settings on Earth. The ...

Coconino National Forest wants to increase some day-use, camping and boating fees across the forest. Daily and weekly fees would double and seasonal fees would triple at most sites. Here's how you can ...

The White River National Forest has a new supervisor. Brian Glaspell, who has been acting supervisor since March, will assume the role as the top official for the most-visited national forest in the ...

National parks and national forests will remain open during the U.S. federal government shutdown — at least for now — but services may be limited, officials said Wednesday. The federal government shut ...

Petrified Forest National Park is the only national park in the U.S. with a section of old Route 66. The park is also home to a "rainbow" forest, which has colorful tree fossils that are more than 200 ...