Petrified Forest
I had three places I really wanted to visit this year. These are places I’ve heard about for years. Carlsbad Caverns was one…and it was great. Soon we should be going to Arches National Park. Petrified Forest is another. Very neat!
In case you didn’t know, the trees aren’t standing. These are trees that were washed into a swampland millions of years ago. Ash and silt filled the swamp. Over time silica replaced the wood. The trees are revealed as water or wind erodes the hills. Some look just like the original tree while others are gorgeous with different colors. Many are over three foot diameter and over 20 feet long (several are much longer).
In case you didn’t know, the trees aren’t standing. These are trees that were washed into a swampland millions of years ago. Ash and silt filled the swamp. Over time silica replaced the wood. The trees are revealed as water or wind erodes the hills. Some look just like the original tree while others are gorgeous with different colors. Many are over three foot diameter and over 20 feet long (several are much longer).
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