https://youtu.be/z6BIzwVJ_sU
In the sprawling wilderness of Amethyst Mountain and Specimen Ridge, there are a lot of grasslands and a lot of forestland, but with few notable landmarks — so we need to make the most of what’s there! The most distinctive is the Fossil or Petrified Forest — a collection of stone logs and stumps which is all that remains of a forest that thrived 50 million years ago. Buried in volcanic ash, then gradually turned to stone as silica-rich groundwater permeated the ash, the ghosts of these ancient trees are exposed as the dirt erodes—becoming a fascinating landmark for WolfQuest!
Today’s video looks at a new set of petrified tree models created by 3D artist Alex Yung for the game. They’re a beautiful upgrade from what’s in the game now and we imagine players will find the new fossil forest to be a great spot to hang out.
Learn more about Yellowstone’s Petrified Forests!
https://www.nps.gov/media/video/view.htm?id=FF5E18EE-155D-451F-6742DA2CCB613177
https://www.nps.gov/parkhistory/online_books/yell/knowlton/sec1.htm