Mississippi Petrified Forest
In the 1960s mississippis petrified forest was given national landmark status and people began touring the area.
Mississippi petrified forest. An entire petrified forest is found just north of jackson. The forest is believed to have been formed 36 million years ago when fir and maple logs washed down an ancient river channel to the current site where they later became petrified. It is one of only two petrified forests in the eastern united.
During that era maples and fir were frequently found. This petrified forest is around 35 million years old. Mississippi petrified forest.
Mississippi petrified forest is a petrified forest located near flora mississippi in the united states. Mississippi is better known for petrified wood and fossils rather than gems. It almost seems to cast a soothing spell.
The mississippi petrified forest is a place of beauty and fascination. Temporarily closed due to covid 19 open year round except thanksgiving christmas day summer hours april 1 to labor day 9am 6pm winter. Address phone number mississippi petrified forest reviews.
Mississippi petrified forest flora ms. Admission charged group rates available. More than a collection of old stone logs this place is truly a living.
Mississippi petrified forest flora. Its an interesting place to visit. The mississippi petrified forest has long been a fun field trip destination.
Ask about special events and weddings. Mississippi petrified forest mississippi petrified forest 124 forest park rd flora ms 39071 usa. The forest is believed to have been formed 36 million years ago when fir and maple logs washed down an ancient river channel to the current site where they later became petrified.
Birds sing a musical interlude. The petrified forest is also the home of the annual heritage festival held on the first saturday in november. 7500 half day 4 hours.
It is privately owned and open for public visits. Pavilion available for rental call for details and reservations. Mississippi is a hotbed of fossils and petrified wood.
April 1 labor day 9am 6pm labor day april 1 9am 5pm the mississippi petrified forest is open year round except christmas day.