Chiricahua National Monument -Arizona

doverland (46)in #travel • 6 years ago

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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derekrichardson (67) 6 years ago

WOW! That is so cool. These are some awesome photos. Those rocks are just incredible! The wonders of nature...

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doverland (46) 6 years ago

You would love it 😊

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livinguktaiwan (74) 6 years ago

Gosh!! Those rocks are unbelievable!

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doverland (46) 6 years ago

They are amazing

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sayee (66) 6 years ago

Thanks for the visual treat. shared on twitter

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doverland (46) 6 years ago

I’m glad you enjoyed

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tigerplus (48) 6 years ago

Wow amazing photography

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doverland (46) 6 years ago

Thank you 😊

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thedailysneak (66) 6 years ago

Aren't the deserts of the Southwest just wonderful?

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doverland (46) 6 years ago

Thanks so much @sayee

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sayee (66) 6 years ago (edited)

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