"Petrified Forest National Monument (1953) by United States. National Park Service" is a guidebook that invites readers to explore Arizona's Petrified Forest National Monument through a historical lens. This text unveils a landscape shaped over millions of years, where fallen trees have transformed into shimmering stone, and ancient civilizations have left their mark. The book walks you through the Petrified Forest's geology, revealing how volcanic activity created this unique environment filled with agatized wood. But the book also shines light on the human story, telling of the ancient Indian pueblos and the mysterious petroglyphs that offer a glimpse into the lives of those who came before. Acting as both an educational resource, the book is also structured as set of directions as it provides travel information while advocating for the preservation of this natural and historical treasure so that it may be visited by future travelers.
Petrified Forest National Monument (1953)
By United States. National Park Service
Journey to a land where time has turned trees to stone and ancient cultures whisper their stories through rock carvings, inviting exploration and preservation.
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About the AuthorThe National Park Service (NPS) is an agency of the United States federal government, within the US Department of the Interior. The service manages all national parks; most national monuments; and other natural, historical, and recreational properties, with various title designations. The United States Congress created the agency on August 25, 1916, through the National Park Service Organic Act. Its headquarters is in Washington, D.C., within the main headquarters of the Department of the Interior.
The National Park Service (NPS) is an agency of the United States federal government, within the US Department of the Interior. The service manages all national parks; most national monuments; and other natural, historical, and recreational properties, with various title designations. The United States Congress created the agency on August 25, 1916, through the National Park Service Organic Act. Its headquarters is in Washington, D.C., within the main headquarters of the Department of the Interior.
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