Petrified Forest National Park ~ Rainbow Forest Museum
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member brwhiz
N 34° 48.909 W 109° 51.939
12S E 603745 N 3853130
The Rainbow Forest Museum of the Petrified Forest National Park is located near the south entrance to the Park, about 2 1/2 miles north of US Highway 180.
Waymark Code: WMFQVR
Location: Arizona, United States
Date Posted: 11/20/2012
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member MNSearchers
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The Rainbow Forest Museum houses a wonderful display of the numerous varieties of petrified wood that can be seen throughout the Park. Park Rangers at the museum are very knowledgeable and informative. There is also an NPS Cancellation Station here with stamps from both the Petrified Forest National Park and Painted Desert National Historic Landmark.

The Painted Desert Visitor Center is open according to the following schedule:
Sept 23-May 4 8:00AM to 5:00PM
May 5-Sept 22 8:00AM to 6:00PM

Park Name: Petrified Forest National Park

Historic/Cultural Park: no

Natural Park: yes

Recreation Area: no

Wildlife Refuge: no

Other Park Type not listed above:
None

Park Website: [Web Link]

Type of Listing: Plaque/Educational Display

Other Type Detail: None

Fees in Local Currency: 10.00 (listed in local currency)

Dates of Access: From: 01/01/2012 To: 12/31/2012

Hours available: From: 8:00 AM To: 5:00 PM

Hiking: yes

Camping: no

Bicycling: yes

Horseback Riding: yes

Off-Roading: no

Swimming: no

Snorkling/Scuba: no

Boating: no

Rock Climbing: no

Fishing: no

Other Activities: Not listed
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