Winter 2008/2009

10:00 am Puerco Pueblo Walk
Find out about the ancestral Puebloan people who once lived in this 100 room pueblo. Meet at the Puerco Pueblo Trail at the south end of the parking lot for an easy Ranger-guided 1/3 mile walk.

11:00 am Triassic Park Walk or Talk
How did these living trees turn to stone? Meet in the Rainbow Forest Museum sunroom. Find out on this easy Ranger talk or guided walk (weather depending) along the Giant Logs Trail. Some stairs along the trail.

1:00 pm Painted Desert Inn Tour
This National Historic Landmark has a fascinating history. From the early 1920s through today, its story includes early pioneers, the Civilian Conservation Corps, the Fred Harvey Company, and the National Park Service. Meet at Painted Desert Inn for an easy Ranger-guided walk through the building. Some stairs may be included on the tour.

2:00 pm Crystal Forest Walk
Discover the wonders of crystals hidden within petrified logs and the issues faced by these secret treasures. Meet at the Crystal Forest sunshelter for an easy to moderate walk with a Ranger along Crystal Forest Trail.

2:30 pm Puerco Pueblo Walk
Find out about the ancestral Puebloan people who once lived in this 100 room pueblo. Meet at the Puerco Pueblo Trail at the south end of the parking lot for an easy Ranger-guided 1/3 mile walk.

Please note that ranger programs are subject to cancellation due to weather conditions or staffing issues.

SPECIAL PROGRAMS:

Petrified Forest National Park offers special events throughout the year. Revisit the special events page to check for updates.

Science and Education Center Lecture Series
The Petrified Forest National Park Science and Education Center was established to bring park visitors and researchers together to foster understanding and appreciation of the natural and cultural resources of the park and the Colorado Plateau. Lectures are held the first Wednesday of each month on a variety of topics including geology, paleontology, archaeology, and biology.

Artist in Residence Program
Professional visual, performing, and literary artists pursue their artistic discipline while surrounded by the inspiring landscape of Petrified Forest National Park.