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A rainbow arches over Petrified Forest National Park.

In the Crystal Forest section of Petrified Forest National Park in Arizona, a large, colorful petrified log displays vibrant hues that complement a rainbow touching down on the sweeping horizon above. The petrified log is a remnant of a 200-million-year-old forest that once stood here.

Photo Detail
Date Taken: 09.2024
Date Uploaded: 10.2024
Photo Location: Arizona, United States of America
Copyright: © George FRANDSEN