Ginkgo Petrified Forest State Park
Ginkgo Petrified Forest State Park/Wanapum Recreational Area is a geologic preserve and public recreation area covering 7,124-acre (2,883 ha) on the western shoreline of the Columbia River's Wanapum Reservoir at Vantage, Washington. Petrified wood was discovered in the region in the early 1930s, which led to creation of the state park as a national historic preserve. Over 50 species are found petrified at the site, including ginkgo, sweetgum, redwood, Douglas-fir, walnut, spruce, elm, maple, horse chestnut, cottonwood, magnolia, madrone, sassafras, yew, and witch hazel.
| Ginkgo Petrified Forest / Wanapum Recreational Area | |
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Petrified logs at the park interpretive center | |
Location in the state of Washington Ginkgo Petrified Forest State Park (the United States) | |
| Location | Kittitas, Washington, United States |
| Coordinates | 46°56′56″N 120°00′10″W |
| Area | 7,124 acres (28.83 km2) |
| Elevation | 791 ft (241 m) |
| Established | 1935 |
| Operator | Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission |
| Website | Ginkgo Petrified Forest / Wanapum Recreational Area |
U.S. National Natural Landmark | |
| Designated | 1965 |
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