travel north america united states arizona virgin river gorge rock formations
The Virgin River Gorge and the immediate area features many distinct and beautiful rock formations.
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The coloration and form of this "pyramid" is unique, Virgin River Gorge, Arizona, USA, 2022.
This colorfull formation reminded me of a ziggurat, Virgin River Gorge, Arizona, USA, 2019.
Unusual projection of smooth stone, Virgin River Gorge, Arizona, USA, 2019.
I call this distinct rock formation the "castle," Virgin River Gorge, Arizona, USA, 2018.
It's hard to explain this chimney of stone standing alone on a ridge, Virgin River Gorge, Arizona, USA, 2018.
There must have been a core of hot lava rising through softer rock somewhere in its evolution.
This fractured "castle" is half burried in the hillside, Virgin River Gorge, Arizona, USA, 2019.
The formation on the top of this ridge reminded me of a rough and smaller half dome, Virgin River Gorge, Arizona, USA, 2022.
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