Petrified Forest National Park Begins Phased Reopening

Above, the Painted Desert at Petrified Forest National Park. Photo by Armand Vaquer.

The nearest national park to where I live (about 90 miles) will be reopening in phases.

The Navajo-Hopi Observer reported:

HOLBROOK, Ariz. (AP) — Petrified Forest National Park in northeastern Arizona is reopening some of its facilities and areas that have been closed to the public since March 24 because of the COVID-19 pandemic. 

Park officials said Wednesday that a phased approach to increase recreational access and other services will have the park road, all trails and wilderness areas reopen May 29, with entry fees collected by credit card.

Facilities such as the Painted Desert Diner and Gift Shop will gradually reopen in future phases.

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