Erosion at Blue Mesa, Petrified Forest National Park, Arizona. June 13, 2011.
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When Betsy and I visited the Petrified National Park in June, we went into the park through the northern entrance. As a result we first saw the Painted Desert, which was absolutely beautiful. We knew that we would see petrified wood as we drove south through the park.
Yesterday I posted about Blue Mesa, an area of the park where the effects of erosion can be readily seen. The picture above was taken from an overlook on Blue Mesa. If you look at the cliff across the valley, you’ll notice debris from erosion.
Petrified Wood at the base of a cliff at Blue Mesa. June 13, 2011.
My telephoto lens showed that the debris was petrified wood. It was our first sighting of petrified wood, but definitely wouldn’t be our last.
Tags: Arizona, My World, Petrified Forest, Travels
August 16, 2011 at 7:42 am |
It is amazing how the rocks are formed, must of been left that way after the flood, great pictures George, thanks for sharing.
August 16, 2011 at 7:50 am |
My first thought upon seeing the Petrified Forest – “Is this it?!?” Until I got to the spot where you could see the wood upclose. Wow, that stuff is beautiful!!!
August 16, 2011 at 8:25 am |
I keep seeing your photos and thinking what a different world it is…would make me thankful to get back to green grass and trees.
August 16, 2011 at 9:12 am |
Neat! I’ve never seen petrified wood. You guys so so many neat things on your trip.
August 16, 2011 at 9:26 am |
Petrified wood is so neat!
August 16, 2011 at 9:55 am |
I love the petrified wood! Terrific captures, George! You and Betsy did get to see so many beautiful places and things! I think that’s wonderful! Have a great day!
Sylvia
August 16, 2011 at 10:32 am |
Wonderful shots of petrified wood. This is a treasure.
August 16, 2011 at 10:53 am |
Well, I have just been catching up on your blogs, so you are in for a good laugh now. The pieces of petrified wood, where do they come from? There are no trees around…can rock or desert turn to wood? Go ahead and laugh, I know I’m probably funny, but I can’t figure it out!
August 16, 2011 at 2:29 pm |
Just think what the world must have looked like when it was a lush tropical rain forest here.
Linda
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August 16, 2011 at 4:01 pm |
wow, that is really amazing. i have seen a petrified tree before but nothing like this.
August 16, 2011 at 4:21 pm |
That is amazing.
August 16, 2011 at 5:20 pm |
Those pictures look like they are from another planet. I remember when I was there thinking the same thing.
August 16, 2011 at 6:00 pm |
Neat!
August 17, 2011 at 7:42 am |
Amazing stuff. It just looks like it was made recently. interesting shots.