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Thenaturalmedic AdventuresAuthor: Craig aka thenaturalmedic
Hello there, and thanks so much for joining us here! You are probably wondering what this podcast is all about? In this podcast, we will talk about all sorts of outdoor adventures, but primarily, for now, we will focus on hiking and backpacking. No other outdoor adventure is so accessible to so many people! So please join us as we talk about how to hike/backpack and learn how to hike any length trail from your local neighborhood parks to those long trails such as the Appalachian and others worldwide! Remember... "in every walk with nature; one receives far more than he seeks... - John Muir " See you on the trail! Language: en-us Genres: Education, How To, Sports, Wilderness Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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When Trees Become Immortal: The Giant Logs Trail
Episode 119
Monday, 24 March, 2025
Send us a textNote: Audio only. Please see my YouTube video for the full story...We explore the Giant Logs Trail at Petrified Forest National Park, discovering how ancient wood transformed into stone through a mineralization process spanning millions of years. The trail showcases remarkable geological treasures while revealing the park's rich human history dating back to the early days of the National Park Service.• Ancient conifers similar to modern pines formed the original forest before being preserved in stone• "Old Faithful" stands as the most extensive preserved log, struck by lightning in 1962 and reconstructed by the Park Service• The Civilian Conservation Corps built the Rainbow Forest complex during the Great Depression• Stephen Mather, the first National Park Service Director, helped establish protection for this unique landscape• Trace fossils visible in the petrified wood show evidence of ancient insect activity• Distinctive badlands formations throughout the park display colorful erosion patterns where vegetation cannot grow• The mineralized logs are primarily composed of silica and quartz, causing them to fracture differently than woodIf you enjoyed that short walk through the Giant Logs Trail here in the Rainbow Forest Complex at Petrified National Forest National Park near Holbrook, Arizona, please give it a thumbs up and consider leaving a comment. We'll see you out on the trail.Support the show
