See and learn about Washington’s incredible petrified forest.
When Lewis and Clark made their expedition, they eventually came across a tribe of Native Americans, the Wanapum. This tribe lived along the Columbia River, from Beverly Gap to the Snake River. Over one hundred years later, in the 1030s, petrified wood was discovered along the western shoreline. Investigations later revealed over fifty species of petrified wood within the 7,124 acres of land that make up Ginkgo Petrified Forest State Park.
Some of these petrified trees include ginkgo, yew, redwood, maple, elm, and walnut. In 1927, the Civilian Conservation Corporation opened up the first-ever museum in the park. Later, in 1938, the park was opened to the general public. Visitors are welcome to explore the museum and enjoy hiking the petrified forest. One of the main trails is 1.5-miles long, and another one loops around for about 2.5-miles. This is a unique place that can provide you with hours of adventure.
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