Park entrance

Petrified Forest & Painted Desert

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January 18th 2015
Day 5 – Jan. 14, 2015 – Petrified Forest Got up early today so that we could take in the sights of the Petrified Forest and Painted Desert National Park. Following breakfast we packed up the car and headed off to the Petrified Forest’s southern entrance. Our plan to visit the park was totally dependent on the weather; if it looks favourable, and at 7:00 am the online weather service ... read more

North America » United States » Arizona

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Britain's American colonies broke with the mother country in 1776 and were recognized as the new nation of the United States of America following the Treaty of Paris in 1783. During the 19th and 20th centuries, 37 new states were added to the origina... ... read more