Nature's Palette: Unveiling Arizona's Petrified Forest

America’s National Parks Podcast

English - February 28, 2024 04:09 - 16 minutes - 15.1 MB - ★★★★★ - 827 ratings
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Dive into the heart of Arizona's Petrified Forest National Park, a landscape where the Painted Desert's kaleidoscopic hues meet the ancient, stone-cast logs of the Petrified Forest. This episode takes you through the mesmerizing colors and geological wonders that define the park, from the brilliant reds and oranges sculpted by mineral sediments to the fascinating process that transformed wood into quartz over millions of years. Explore the rich tapestry of past life, the deep human history etched into the land, and the strict conservation efforts preserving this unique ecosystem.

By Lauren Eisenberg Davis

Hosted by Jason Epperson

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