Rock Formations

This gold mine–turned–swimming hole is the perfect summer picnic spot, immersed in nature and history.

According to myth, there's a bloody explanation for the beautiful bright red color of this rock formation set amidst alpine vegetation.

On an island south of Iceland, a large volcanic rock formation resembles an elephant.

A 250 million-year-old rock formation has earned a rather unique nickname.

Over thousands of years, this slot canyon was carved out of the bed of an ancient lake.

After the state would not recreate this beloved rock formation, three New Hampshire brothers took things into their own hands.

Colorful mineral deposits turn these mountains into an Impressionist fantasy.

A small house sits between two huge rocks, with its back to the sea.

A massive rock in the surf steeped in legends.

This unique formation is characterized by hexagonal basalt rocks stacked in unique formations.

The second-largest natural arch in the Chartreuse Mountains.

On the edge of the Valles Caldera National Preserve, these rock formations create an eerie landscape.

The neighborhood of Eagle Rock is named after a gigantic boulder with a shadowy surprise.

Take a hike to this unique rock formation formed by lava flows.

This granite rock face is named for the magnificent reflection that occurs when the sun hits it just right.

Mysterious stone faces line a hidden path great for seeing wildflowers, bird watching, and rock climbing.