# @nationalparktrust on Instagram

- **Type:** Image
- **Original URL:** https://www.instagram.com/p/DDUx9TXtaAZ
- **Gondola URL:** https://gondola.cc/posts/25388231-nationalparktrust-instagram
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- **Posted:** 2024-12-08T16:50:18.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** National Park Trust (@nationalparktrust) — https://gondola.cc/nationalparktrust

## Caption

Happy Birthday, Petrified Forest National Park! 🎉🌵

On December 8, 1962, this Arizona treasure was officially designated as a #NationalPark, preserving one of the largest and most colorful collections of petrified wood in the world.

While many picture Arizona as hot and sunny year-round, winter at Petrified Forest can surprise visitors with snow-dusted badlands and chilly temperatures. The contrast of vibrant desert hues against a snowy backdrop makes this park even more magical in the colder months.

#PetrifiedForest #Birthday #ParkAnniversary #NationalPark #NationalParkService #DesertBeauty #WinterWonder #Arizona 

📸: Harald Felgner
Image: Snowy scenes and views of PetrifiedForestNPS

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petrifiedforest, desertbeauty, nationalpark, winterwonder, arizona, nationalparkservice, birthday, parkanniversary

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