These seven North American Gulches and Canyons are absolutely breathtaking examples of the beauty of the geology of the earth. Such beauty exists throughout the world, to be certain, of course. No one area has a monopoly on the gifts of Nature. Wherever such beauty is found in the world, however, it must be protected […]
Devil’s Walking Stick
Behold the Devil’s Walking Stick. Yes, that really serves as the common name for this unique plant. Just imagine brushing against those thorns while in the forest. Also sometimes known as Devil’s Stick, this species developed endemic to the eastern regions of North America. They grow so heavily protected that even the edges of the […]
Grand Falls or Chocolate Falls
Grand Falls often gets called The Chocolate Falls. Just try to picture how it looks as a result of such a name. What a sight it forms while pouring over the cliffs. Grand Falls or Chocolate Falls forms a unique waterfall system situated near Flagstaff, Arizona, in the United States. This marvel of geology also […]
Bisti De-Na-Zin Wilderness
The Bisti De-Na-Zin Wilderness forms an extraordinary marvel of geology, in an area of Badlands. Its name derives from the original Native American name: the original Navajo term literally translates as “among the adobe formations.” The United States Bureau of Land Management manages the majority of the region. Three additional small portions remain private Navajo […]
Homestead Caldera
The Homestead Caldera ranks as perhaps one of the most interesting geological features most of us have never heard of. Yet local residents know it as simply The Crater. Both names deceive, however, since this marvel remains neither a caldera nor a crater. This magnificent location sits near Midway, Utah, in the United States. The […]
Texas Horned Lizard
Source: http://bit.ly/2JNyfr3 Photographer: Ben Goodwyn CC License: http://bit.ly/2IjEG4n Texas Horned Lizard Facts The rather astonishing Texas Horned Lizard forms one of the 14 known species of spike-bodied reptiles in its native range of habitation. Collectively, these different species also seem popular as horned lizards. The bodies develop far more round in shape than most lizards. Some Native […]
Mount Desert Island
Mount Desert Island Facts Mount Desert Island ranks as the 6th largest island in the contiguous United States. It also holds the distinction of being the second largest island on the U.S. Eastern seaboard. This geological gem also boasts the Acadia National Park. Its permanent population numbers less than 11,000 individuals, yet more than 2.5 million tourists […]
Petrified Forest
The Petrified Forest lies located inside a National Park bearing the same name, in the United States, in North America. Specifically, it sits within the dual boundaries of the Native American Apache and Navajo counties in the state of Arizona. The Petrified Forest comprises the petrified remains of countless trees dating back many millions of […]
Hamilton Pool
Hamilton Pool Facts Hamilton Pool ranks as another one of those incredible geological marvels that still remain virtually unknown outside of their own immediate area. However, it forms a popular destination for tourists who come to its area and then discover it. Two Native American tribes (the Lipan and the Tonkawa) of the Apache Nation, […]
Paunsaugunt Plateau
Paunsaugunt Plateau Facts The stunning Paunsaugunt Plateau forms what geologists call a dissected plateau. This marvel of geology sits in southwestern Utah, in the United States. Its average annual snowfall of roughly 200 in (5.1 m) per year easily ranks as among the highest of any location in the country. The somewhat difficult to pronounce name […]
