Mississippi Petrified Forest
The Mississippi Petrified Forest is a special place where ancient trees turned into stone millions of years ago. You can walk a nature trail and see giant logs that look like wood but are actually solid rock.
It is famous as the only petrified forest in the eastern United States and is a registered natural landmark. Kids love touching the stone logs and visiting the earth science museum full of sparkling rocks and fossils.
Ancient Trees
The giant logs were once real trees that floated here in a river long, long ago. Over millions of years they slowly turned into colorful stone.
Nature Trail
An easy walking path winds past all the biggest stone logs with signs that explain each one. It is a short, fun hike that families with young kids can enjoy together.
Rock Museum
Inside there is a museum filled with shiny crystals, gemstones, and fossils from around the world. You can even pan for your own gemstones to take home.