Chiricahua National Monument -Arizona
LAND OF STANDING ROCKS
This adventure took us down to Arizona's south-eastern corner to the sky islands of the Chiricahua Mountains. We spent a week camping and hiking in this wonderful wonderland of the balancing rocks.
The rock formations were made by volcanic ash from the Turkey Creek Volcano some 27 million years ago. The volcanic ash filled in the area up to a couple thousand feet thick. These super-heated ash particles milted together, forming layers of gray rock called rhyolite. Eons of weathering and erosion enlarged the cracks. Weaker material washed away, leaving behind an endless variety of spires, balanced rocks and other shapes.
I'm in the Grotto on the Echo Canyon Trail
The rocks are covered with Lichen, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lichen a kind of algae.
Looking over the valley of thousands of standing rocks
Organ Pipe formation
A small Claret Cup Cactus
Mushroom Rock
Looking down Rhyolite Canyon
Pinnacle Balanced Rock
Camels head
Punch and Judy
Duck on a Rock
Kissing Rocks
Thanks for reading and hope you enjoyed my adventure through the Land of the Standing Rocks!
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STOPWOW! That is so cool. These are some awesome photos. Those rocks are just incredible! The wonders of nature...
You would love it 😊
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Wow amazing photography
Thank you 😊
Thanks for the visual treat. shared on twitter
I’m glad you enjoyed
Gosh!! Those rocks are unbelievable!
They are amazing
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welcome dear. It is truly wonderful. I think this should also be considered for the @steemiteducation channel as it gives a first hand geography lesson as well
27 million years! WOW! Some great shots.