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  • Arizona National Parks

The red desert landscape of US state of Arizona is dotted by a myriad of natural wonders in the form of parks, recreation areas & monuments, operated by the National Park Service. One such enormously popular & must visit parks in Arizona is the Grand Canyon National Park. Other popular parks worth visiting include, Sunset Crater, Petrified Forest National Park, Canyon De Chelly, etc.
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The Petrified National Forest is one of the most interesting natural phenomena’s in the United States. Dotted with cliffs, odd limestone formations, trees turned to stone, and general desert scrub, you may get the sense of having stumbled across an Arizona desert wasteland. Named so for its large petrified wood deposits, the park covers an area of 146 sq miles. The Petrified Forest National Park is visited by over 600,000 visitors each year for recreations like backpacking, sightseeing, mountain biking, hiking & photography. The park is also adorned by rich flora & fauna like more than 100 grass species, black-tailed jackrabbits, bounding antelope, coyotes, bobcats, bullsnakes, etc.
Petrified Forest National Park
The Grand Canyon National Park located in Arizona is one of the oldest & most popular national parks of United States. A world unto itself, the park consists of the Grand Canyon which is one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World. Designated a national park in 1919, the stunning beauty and humbling size of this park have an undeniable power to touch the human soul. While the park offers many outdoor adventures, for visitors who wish to learn about the park’s fascinating culture & history, there is the Yavapai Observation Center. The Tusayan Museum is an excellent place to learn about the areas Ancient Puebloan history. There are numerous ways of exploring the park like hiking, mule tours, motorized tours, etc. Other popular activities at the Grand Canyon National Park include, river running, camping & skiing.
Grand Canyon National Park
  • National Parks in Arizona