Pet Information Pets: Leaving your pet in a parked car can be a deadly mistake. On a warm day, the temperature in a parked car can reach degrees in a matter of minutes, even with partially opened windows.
Breathing this hot air, your pet can quickly suffer brain damage or die from heatstroke. Signs of heat stress are: heavy panting, glazed eyes, rapid pulse, dizziness, vomiting, deep red or purple tongue. Permits A free permit must be obtained for overnight wilderness camping. Commercial photography requires a permit and it must be obtained well in advance or your visit. Safety High Elevations : Visitors unaccustomed to high elevations may experience mild symptoms of high altitude sickness.
These include nausea, dizziness, headache, rapid heartbeat, and shortness of breath. Minimize these effects by increasing fluid intake, avoiding alcohol and cigarettes, eating lightly and frequently and getting plenty of rest. Ultraviolet radiation is also a threat at high elevations.
Wear sunglasses with ultraviolet protection, a hat, long-sleeved garments, and use sunscreen to prevent sunburn. Keep Wildlife Wild : Never feed wildlife. By luring wildlife into traffic areas they are frequently hit by cars. Wildlife can become dependent on human food, and even lose the ability to hunt.
Wildlife carry diseases such as rabies, hantavirus or bubonic plague that can be transmitted to humans. Photograph all wildlife from the safety of your vehicle or from the roadside. Observe wildlife quietly; approaching them frightens them away. Watch Your Step: Many accidents happen when people fall by stepping off trails or roadsides, or by venturing onto steep slopes. Supervise children closely in such areas.
Lightening : Afternoon thunder and lightning storms are frequent during summer. Thunder, darkening clouds and changes in wind velocity and direction are indicators of an approaching storm. Avoid high observation areas, open areas, and rocky overhangs during thunderstorms. If you are caught in the open, squat with your hands on your knees, keep your head low, and wait for the storm to pass.
Hiking and Backcountry Travel: Be prepared for all types of weather. Unforeseen conditions can change a short hike into an unpleasant adventure. Severe storms can impose wilderness hazards even a short distance from your car. Do not attempt to cross water filled washes. Always carry protective clothing even when the weather does not appear threatening. There is occasional snow in the winter. High winds can happen any time of year. You can see remnants of more than 13, years of human history at the park, including Puerco Pueblo — a nearly year-old, room dwelling, a diverse, extensive collection of prehistoric pottery fossils and even a protected section of historic Route Petrified Forest National Park provides access to many outdoor activities, and the best way to enjoy and experience it is on foot.
Designated hiking trails range in length from less than a half-mile to three miles, and each trail promises you a breathtaking view of the surrounding Painted Desert.
You can also head out into the Petrified Forest National Wilderness Area by horse, burro, mule or llama, or you can do an overnight backpacking trip through the park. There are plenty of places to stay near Petrified Forest National Park — including nearby Holbrook , Arizona, around 20 miles west of the park along I Visit Destination Website. The Painted Desert. For an unforgettable encounter with Arizona nature, enter into The Painted Desert, a living painting.
Hike among this vast landscape of rocks in Four seasons of fun is what Flagstaff is all about. For private planes, there is a small airport located in Holbrook, Arizona. From the north and west side of greater Phoenix travel Interstates 17 North and 40 East, passing through Flagstaff miles.
There are two entrances into the park. Your direction of travel dictates which entrance is more convenient: Westbound Interstate 40 travelers should take Exit , drive the 28 miles through the park and connect with Highway at the south end. Travel 19 miles on Highway North to return to Interstate 40 via Holbrook.
Eastbound Interstate 40 travelers should take Exit into Holbrook then travel 19 miles on Highway South to the park's south entrance. Drive the 28 miles north through the park to return to Interstate
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