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The ultimate adventure guide
Denis LeBlanc
Photo Date:
04/25/2018
The loop is an easy walk from the parking turnout.
Denis LeBlanc
Photo Date:
04/25/2018
Educational displays and nice views are the highlight.
Denis LeBlanc
Photo Date:
04/25/2018
The badlands landscape is captivating.
Denis LeBlanc
Photo Date:
04/25/2018
Crystal Forest Loop Hike.
Denis LeBlanc
Photo Date:
04/25/2018
One of the easiest places in the park to see petrified wood.
Denis LeBlanc
Photo Date:
04/25/2018
The petrified wood here is remarkably like real wood.
Denis LeBlanc
Photo Date:
04/25/2018
Crystal Forest.
Denis LeBlanc
Photo Date:
04/25/2018
Some of the petrified logs are quite long. This one is nearly 100 feet.
Denis LeBlanc
Photo Date:
04/25/2018
Great views from the Crystal Forest Trail.
Denis LeBlanc
Photo Date:
04/25/2018
Crystal Forest.