At this time last year, a highlight of our visit to Petrified Forest National Park near Holbrook, AZ, was Crystal Forest, an easy hike through a rolling landscape adorned with many chunks, and even entire tree trunks, of petrified wood. But before entering Crystal Forest, the view of the butte across the parking lot was quite amazing.
I am promising myself to some day going back and taking the time to hike around that butte and look at the back of it.
I’ve driven by the exit several times over the last few years, each time vowing to stop “next trip by.” I’ve got to make it happen. Great pics.
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You should definitely stop he very next time you will be in the area. Thanks, John!
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These rocks are incredible…, we were there some years ago. 🙂
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And million of years ago, they were live trees that we can see every day!
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Another place on my bucket list to see some day, thank you for the excellent preview of what I can expect to see!
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Jerry, the West is filled with such places. You should go, sooner rather than later! 🙂
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Another lovely place! Beautiful photos, Hien. Have I told you that my list is full already because of you??? 😉
Have a great day.
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Thanks Helen, but how can your list be ever full? There are so many wonderful places in the US and the world to see!
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One of my favorite places to visit. I have promised myself the same thing. 😀
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It’s so nice to live out West and not to have to travel too far to get there. I’ve seen in Google maps an aerial view of the butte, and it looks very interesting.
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Love those petrified wood images, Hien, so cool! We were so close to this Park early in our summer travels but didn’t have any more time to stay in the area. So this is still on my list to visit! 🙂
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Another one on your list, Donna. Very worthwhile!
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Amazing to see what time can create. I would love to visit one day.
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If you go visit, try to do it in the cooler season. Even in October it was very hot for me.
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Anh Hiền, Unforgettable Trip. Thanks.
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Thank you Anh Nhi!
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