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The Holbrook Arizona Jails Dark Secret
Did you know the old Holbrook Jail had its share of outlaws and gunslingers and they left there marks on the walls called Dark Art. #Holbrook jail #hashknife brand #aztec cattle company
An Invitation to a Hanging
In 1899 in Holbrook , Arizona the sheriff sent out invitations to a hanging . #mad history #Holbrook Arizona #hanging. # arizona history # old west
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Petrified Forest National Park / Sights and Scenery
Just off of interstate 40 in Arizona, this park is easy to get to. The scenery is fantastic, and the trails that we walked are smooth and take you right up to the giant fossilized ancient trees.
Blue Mesa, the Best Trail in Petrified Forest NP
If you can only do one trail in Petrified Forest National Park, it should be the Blue Mesa trail. Blue Mesa trail snakes through some of the park’s most breathtaking landscapes. This short loop trail offers a unique glimpse and hiking experience among the visually stunning badland hills. These hills consist of blue-ish, purple, white, and rusty stripes. Blue Mesa trail is our favorite established trail in Petrified Forest National Park.
The National Park You Never Heard of - Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument
Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument, in Colorado is just outside of Colorado Springs, Colorado and Cripple Creek, Colorado. It sits in a beautiful grassy mountain valley in central Colorado and is one of the richest and most diverse fossil deposits in the world. Petrified redwood stumps up to 14 feet wide and thousands of fossils of insects and plants reveal the story of a very different, prehistoric Colorado history. A great day trip from Colorado Springs Colorado or Cripple Creek Colorado.
Blue Forest Trail, One of the Best-Kept Secrets in Petrified Forest NP
It is surprising that Blue Forest Trail in Petrified Forest National Park isn’t considered to be one of its main attractions. Since it is a backcountry trail, not many people know about it. There is no paved trail and very minimal signages. However, if you’re adventurous enough to attempt this hike, you’ll be rewarded with an intimate view of the colorful hills of badland, petrified woods, and an unforgettable adventure. And if you prefer, you can also connect the Blue Forest trail with the beautiful, established Blue Mesa trail for a longer hike. Also, you will be exploring 3 million years of history just in this short hike.
Hiking the Beautiful Long Logs and Agate House Loop Trail in Petrified Forest National Park
On our first visit to Petrified Forest National Park, we didn’t have enough time to hike the Long Logs and Agate House Loop Trail. So, on the second time back, this trail was first on our to-do list. Lucky for us, our visit was right after a big snowfall at the park. Therefore, Long Logs and Agate House Loop Trail was extra spectacular. Since most tourists don’t really visit this trail anyways, with the snowfall, we ended up having the whole place to ourselves. It was amazing to see the colorful petrified woods dotted against the white landscapes while enjoying the stillness surrounding us.