Starting a thread on my recent visit to #PetrifiedForest #NationalPark.

For starters it was very windy as you can see in this photo.

This is a "drive thru" park with one long road going north-south. I entered the less used southern entrance, visited a nice little museum, and started my tour with the #CrystalForest trail.

https://richard.mdpaths.com/travel/road_trip_2026/03_petrified_forest/index.html

#Geology #NaturePhotography

Chemist Robert Hamers opened a crucible to find a stunning crystal formation resembling an enchanted forest! 🌲✨ Despite the experiment's failure to yield large enough crystals, the mesmerizing image won an award in the university's Cool Science Image Contest. Proof that even setbacks can reveal beauty! 🏆🔬 #ScienceMagic #CrystalForest #Chemistry #Innovation

🔗 https://nautil.us/a-crystal-forest-940558/