Petrified Forest National Park Self-Guided Audio Tour, Arizona

Embark on an unforgettable journey through Petrified Forest National Park with the Self-Guided Audio Tour. Start by downloading the Action Tour Guide app, which serves as your personal tour guide, audio narrator, and map. Purchase one tour per car, allowing everyone to listen together! This comprehensive 28+ mile tour covers the park’s highlights in 2-3 hours.

Begin your adventure at the Painted Desert Visitor Center near the park’s north entrance. Your first stop is Toponi Point, where you'll be mesmerized by panoramic views of the Painted Desert's colorful badlands.

Next, visit the historic Painted Desert Inn, a National Historic Landmark. Discover its fascinating history as a 1920s tourist destination turned park museum, and admire its Pueblo Revival architecture, murals, and stunning vistas.

Continue to Puerco Pueblo, an ancient 100-room dwelling inhabited over 600 years ago. Here, marvel at the solar calendar petroglyphs marking the summer solstice.

Proceed to Newspaper Rock, showcasing over 650 petroglyphs etched by Puebloan people centuries ago. Reflect on the stories these ancient symbols tell about the lives and cultures of the past.

Drive on to the Tepees, striking rock formations known for their vibrant layers. Then, explore Blue Mesa, where blue-hued badlands and petrified wood create a spectacular contrast, revealing the park’s Triassic past.

Wander through Jasper Forest and Crystal Forest, where breathtaking trails offer close encounters with petrified wood scattered across the landscape.

Conclude your tour at the Rainbow Forest Museum near the park’s southern entrance. This enriching and scenic adventure through Petrified Forest National Park promises an unforgettable experience.