Armenia’s landscapes are breathtaking, and the Symphony of Stones in the Garni Gorge is one of its most remarkable wonders. This protected natural monument looks like it was carved by master stonemasons, yet it was shaped by volcanic forces and erosion over millions of years. Below you’ll find how this natural marvel was formed, where…
When most people think of Nevada, they think of bustling casinos, plush hotels, and fancy restaurants. The state of Nevada is also home to countless natural wonders that don’t get nearly as much foot traffic as similar terrain in surrounding states such as Utah and Arizona. Little Finland — which is also known as Hobgoblin’s…
The Swiss cheese-like rock formations of Medicine Rocks State Park in Carter County, Montana look as though they were imported from the moon. Long considered a sacred space by several Native American tribes, the surreal rock formations of Medicine Rocks State Park have attracted visitors for over 11,000 years. Travelers can hike, bike, and picnic…
The spiky spires of the Trona Pinnacles in the Mojave Desert in California have often served as a stand-in for otherworldly locales such as Mars in popular films and TV series. Nearby Joshua Tree National Park and Death Valley National Park tend to attract large crowds, but if you’re searching for a desolate desert landscape…
The state of Utah is home to a great deal of striking, fantastical scenery. Few places are quite as captivating as Fantasy Canyon — which is located 40 miles south of Vernal, Utah. Fantasy Canyon is a small, hidden sandstone canyon filled with towering rock formations which resemble claymation figurines that are on the verge…
After Crowley Lake was first created in Mono County, California in 1941 due to the construction of the Long Valley Dam, onlookers noticed some striking rock formations along the eastern shore that looked like spindly columns. At first glance, casual observers wondered if they had stumbled upon an ancient temple that had been lost in…
Rows of rounded rocks known as the Alabama Hills—which are located just outside of Lone Pine, California—have served as a captivating backdrop for countless films. From the first masked Lone Ranger in the television series of the same name in 1949, to Kevin Bacon narrowly escaping the jaws of a vicious desert creature in the…
Along the Michigan tip thumb shoreline, located a geologic formation called Turnip Rock, estimated to be thousands years old. This dolostone stack has been severely undercut by wave erosion over millennia. It’s just offshore from the historic gated community of Pointe aux Barques, so the best way to see Turnip Rock is by boat. The…
