Visitor Information--Contact Petrified Forest National Park, P.O. Box 2217, Petrified Forest National Park, AZ 86028 (tel. 928/524-6228; www.nps.gov/pefo). The Petrified Forest Museum Association, P.O. Box 2277, Petrified Forest, AZ 86028 (tel. 928/524-6228, ext. 239; www.cybertrails.com/~pfma) publishes several excellent books on the park. Written by retired geology professor Sidney Ash, Petrified Forest: The Story Behind the Scenery provides a good overview of the human and natural history of the park. Stephen Trimble's colorful book, Earth Journey: A Road Guide to Petrified Forest, is almost as good as a guided tour of the park's scenic drive.
For information about area lodging and dining, contact the Holbrook Chamber of Commerce, 100 E. Arizona St., Holbrook, AZ 86025 (tel. 800/524-2459 or 928/524-6558; www.azjournal.com).
