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The Curse of Escalante Petrified Forest – Escalante, UT

Travelers frequently visit this forest to check out the incredible petrified wood. Locals in the area always warn visitors never to take the wood from the forest... But of course, people do it anyway. The National Parks division that this in charge of this park receives dozens of packages per year from thieves returning the wood. Apparently, if you steal the wood, tragedy will strike in your life.

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