Here’s how to make the most of your time at Petrified Forest National Park - Make sure to save this for future reference! If you only have an hour: ❇️ Drive the 28 miles from one end of the park to the other takes about an hour. ❇️ Walk the Giant Logs Trail (pick up a trail guide outside Rainbow Forest Museum) ❇️ Buy some souvenirs at the Rainbow Forest Museum If you have a half-day: ❇️ Stop at the Painted Desert Inn ❇️ Enjoy the views and wayside exhibits at Route 66, Newspaper Rock, and Jasper Forest ❇️ Walk the Puerco Pueblo Trail ❇️ Attend a Ranger Program ❇️ Explore Blue Mesa and walk the trail If you have a full-day: ❇️ Walk more trails, like Long Logs and Agate House ❇️ Attend a Ranger Program or other Guided Tours Hopefully this helps you plan your Petrified Forest National Park experience! Let us know in the comments if you’ve got any questions or suggestions! Tips: ❇️ The Gates open at 8am and close at 5pm ❇️ Cell service is spotty, make sure to download the off-line map of the park before you enter ❇️ The highest concentrations of petrified wood are found in the southern end of the park, while the northern end showcases the human story and Painted Desert vistas. #PetrifiedForest #petrifiedforestnationalpark #nationalpark #petrifiedforestnps #VanLifeDiaries #DailyVlog