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Petrified Forest National Park Self-Guided Audio Tour

Arizona, United States

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Petrified Forest National Park offers visitors the opportunity to explore an ancient landscape transformed into stone, where they can witness petrified trees and discover abundant fossils along their journey.



Download the Action Tour Guide app, which serves as both a personal tour guide, audio tour, and mapping tool. Purchase a single tour package per vehicle, ensuring everyone listens together. This 28-mile-long tour encompasses essential elements of Petrified Forest National Park in approximately two to three hours.

Upon download, commence your journey at the Painted Desert Visitor Center, located near the park’s northern entrance. Proceed to Toponi Point, where you’ll enjoy a panoramic view of the multicolored badlands within the Painted Desert.

Next, visit the Painted Desert Inn, a National Historic Landmark known for its historic significance. Explore its distinctive Pueblo Revival architecture, charming murals, and picturesque views.

Drive towards the Puerco Pueblo, an archaeological site dating back over six hundred years. Here, you may observe a solar calendar etched onto a rock slab, marking significant events during the summer solstice.

Proceed to Newspaper Rock, renowned for its extensive collection of petroglyphs created by ancient Puebloans centuries ago. Delve into the mysteries behind these symbols, revealing insights into the lives and cultures of the indigenous peoples.

Travel further, encountering Tepees—fascinating geological formations composed of layered rocks. Next, proceed to the Blue Mesa area, where blue hues blend with petrified wood, creating a visually striking contrast.

Continue on to the Jasper Forest and Crystal Forest trails, offering close-up views of petrified wood scattered throughout the landscape.

Your final destination is the Rainbow Forest Museum, situated south of the national park. This tour concludes here, completing your exploration of Petrified Forest National Park.

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  • Starting Location Options:
  • 1. **AZ-64, Painted Desert Visitor Center**
  • 2. **Painted Desert Visitor Center**
  • Sightseeing, Self-guided Tour
  • Drop-off Locations:
  • 1. **Parking Lot, 6618 Petrified Forest Rd, Holbrook, AZ 86025, USA, AZ-64**
  • 2. **Main Stop**
  • 3. **Other Stop**
  • Highlights Embark on a journey through time, immersing oneself in the timeless grandeur of a civilization long past. Venture forth into expansive deserts, where the natural splendor of the environment unfolds before one's eyes like a breathtaking canvas. Uncover the remarkable allure of petrified wood, relics from an era when trees stood tall and proud. Delve deeper into the earth's secrets, as fossils reveal the rich tapestry of life that once thrived here. Finally, immerse yourself in the geological marvels that define this extraordinary place.
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  • Easy-to-use app: Download the Action Tour Guide App onto your device.
  • Unique password: Access your tour through the Action Tour Guide App.
  • Great value: Purchase the package per car rather than per individual. Offers greater affordability compared to buses or guided tours!
  • Engaging storytelling: Discover exclusive narratives and captivating histories, creating unforgettable journeys!
  • Perfect narrator: Nothing beats hearing compelling voices. Proven by numerous positive reviews!
  • Learn more: Explore additional stories related to the ones you find interesting.
  • Comprehensive route and stop details: Witness every site, avoid missing anything, and thoroughly explore without overlooking anything!
  • Offline maps: Function seamlessly even when there's no cellular or Wi-Fi connection.
  • Hands-free experience: Audio stories automatically play according to your location, making navigation easy!
  • Flexible start time and pause points: Begin whenever suits you best, take breaks as needed for meals and photo opportunities freely!
  • Additional validity — now available for one whole year! Enjoy unlimited usage across various trips!
  • 24-hour customer support: Contact us via phone, chat, or email for assistance.
  • Inclusion fees: No additional transportation costs, parking charges, food/drinks included.
  • National park/attraction passes, entrance tickets, or reservations required.

  • Free cancellation

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    Frequently Asked Questions about Petrified Forest National Park Self-Guided Audio Tour

    What is Petrified Forest National Park?

    Petrified Forest National Park is a United States national park located in northeastern Arizona. It features an ancient landscape transformed into stone through fossilization, showcasing petrified trees and fossils.

    Where can visitors start their journey?

    Visitors can begin their journey at the Painted Desert Visitor Center, which is located near the park's northern entrance.

    What landmarks will visitors see first?

    Visitors will first encounter Toponi Point, from which they can enjoy a panoramic view of the multicolored badlands within the Painted Desert.

    What historical landmark will visitors visit next?

    After visiting Toponi Point, visitors will visit the Painted Desert Inn, a National Historic Landmark known for its historic significance.

    What ancient site will visitors explore after the Painted Desert Inn?

    Following the Painted Desert Inn, visitors will travel towards the Puerco Pueblo, an archaeological site dating back over six hundred years.

    What unique feature will visitors see at the Puerco Pueblo?

    At the Puerco Pueblo, visitors may observe a solar calendar etched onto a rock slab, marking significant events during the summer solstice.

    What will visitors see next after the Puerco Pueblo?

    Visitors will continue to the Newspaper Rock, renowned for its extensive collection of petroglyphs created by ancient Puebloans centuries ago.

    How does the Rainbow Forest Museum fit into the tour?

    The Rainbow Forest Museum is the final destination of the tour, situated south of the national park, concluding the exploration of Petrified Forest National Park.


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