The rocky terrain of Farmington, New Mexico is every geologist’s dream come true. Farmington is home to fantastical sandstone and shale rock formations, ancient petroglyphs, and a bed and breakfast that is located in a cave. Farmington is considered by many people to be the one of the Land of Enchantment’s most scenic stretches of…
Right in the heart of the Cappadocia region of Turkey lies the mesmerizing landscape of Göreme. This town is renowned for its extraordinary geological formations called “fairy chimneys.” As the name implies, these geological structures are sculpted by the forces of nature, including erosion and volcanic activity. The only way you can experience and believe…
The Moeraki Boulders, located on Koekohe Beach along the North Otago coast in New Zealand, are a unique and fascinating natural wonder. These massive, spherical stones, some weighing several tons and measuring up to two meters in height, are a sight to behold. They have become a popular tourist destination, attracting people from all over…
The Karlu Karlu, Devils Marbles Conservation Reserve features one of Australia‘s most striking and sacred landscapes. A collection of red boulders that look as though they were carefully sculpted and intentionally positioned have been the source of endless wonder and speculation since the first humans roamed the Australian Outback over 50,000 years ago. In 1870,…
Tasmans Arch—which is located in Eaglehawk Neck, Australia—was once a cavernous sea cave with sturdy stone walls. Over time, salty sea air and powerful waves eroded the cave until nothing remained but a stately stone arch. Visitors can view Tasmans Arch from a lookout point that offers a breathtaking view of crashing waves and a…
When most people think of iconic red rock formations, they envision Bryce Canyon in Utah, or the towering rocks surrounding Sedona, Arizona. Radan Mountain in Serbia is home to some of the world’s most impressive red rock formations. Legend states that dueling devils fighting to exert demonic influence over the surrounding lands created the tall,…
New Jersey’s Tripod Rock may look like an edgy modern sculpture, or a ceremonial stone structure created to help observe the moon and the stars, but geologists firmly believe that Tripod Rock was created by the elements. Over time, a melting glacier sculpted a giant rock perched upon three smaller rocks. Tripod Rock is a…
The Western United States is home to some of the world’s most iconic rock formations. Monument Valley, the Delicate Arch, and Devils Towers attract countless visitors eager to view some of the West’s most beloved natural architecture. Most travelers are unaware that one of the West’s most impressive landscapes is tucked away in a remote…
