In the Saudi Arabian desert, the Al Naslaa rock formation looks completely unnatural. Its perfectly vertical split remains a mystery.
These strange large stones served as a campsite and lookout post for generations of Native Americans.
Balancing Rock is a unique formation in Big Bend National Park along the Rio Grande River in Texas.
Giant rocks stacked in seemingly gravity-defying poses could indicate that earthquakes on the San Andreas Fault can jump to another major fault in Southern California.
Take this short hike, called Grapevine Trail, through the geological weirdness of Big Bend to visit this balanced rock! Rest in the shade, take pictures, hunt for lizards (or mountain lions!!!!) or just enjoy the view! It's a hot and rocky trail, so be prepared and make sure to keep hydrated!
Balancing Rock is a unique formation in Big Bend National Park along the Rio Grande River in Texas.
Landscaping with boulders has become a trendy way for homeowners to add curb appeal. Big rocks can enhance garden beds or be eye-catching focal points.
Learn where boulders come from, their usage in landscape design, and the best tips for buying and installing them.
The 29-year-old model was pictured modeling in the Florida Keys on Tuesday.
I went to Chiricahua National Monument for a weekend of hiking, camping and adventure. I had never been here even though I had heard a lot about it. This is the Big Balanced Rock on the Balanced Rock Trail. It is 25 feet tall, 22 feet in diameter and weighs 1,000 tons "The rock pinnacles, or hoodoos, which the monument was primarily created to protect, are erosional features composed of welded rhyolite tuff, which is volcanic in nature." "A “Wonderland of Rocks” is waiting for you to explore at Chiricahua National Monument. This forest of rock spires was eroded from layers of ash deposited by the Turkey Creek Volcano eruption 27 million years ago. The 8 mile paved scenic drive and 18 miles of day-use hiking trails provide opportunities to discover the beauty, natural sounds, and inhabitants of this 11,985 acre site. Visit the Faraway Ranch Historic District to discover more about the people who have called this area home: Chiricahua Apaches, Buffalo Soldiers, Erickson and Stafford families. Chiricahua National Monument is a unit of the National Park Service. The monument is located approximately 36 miles (58 km) southeast of Willcox, Arizona. It preserves the remains of an immense volcanic eruption that shook the region some 27 million years ago. Called the Turkey Creek Caldera eruption, it eventually laid down two thousand feet of ash and pumice, highly siliceous in nature. This eventually hardened into rhyolite tuffs, and eroded into the natural features visible at the monument today. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chiricahua_National_Monument www.nps.gov/chir/index.htm IMGP0647
Landscape design with large rocks can bring a natural and organic feel to your outdoor space. Imagine creating a front yard display with large rocks that welcome guests to your farmhouse with a touch of rustic charm. For properties with a hill, large rocks can be strategically placed to accentuate the existing topography, creating a
Did you realize that balanced rocks have been fascinating tourists in different parts of the world? Defying the laws of gravity, find out which rocks have continued to stay in precarious positions irrespective of the vagaries of nature.