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Castle Dale, Utah
Wedge Overlook
A spectacular overlook of the Little Grand Canyon of the San Rafael River, a deep sandstone gorge streaked with orange, red and white in a remote, uncrowded part of Utah.
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Podcast: Museum of Minerals and Crystals
Join us for a daily celebration of the world’s most wondrous, unexpected, even strange places.
Arrochar, Scotland
The Cobbler (Ben Arthur)
This uniquely shaped rock formation is one of Scotland's most iconic mountains and gives spectacular views in all directions.
Herndon, Virginia
Mosby's Rock
A secret rendezvous spot where John S. Mosby and his Rangers would meet to divvy up their loot after raids.
Twisp, Washington
Alder Mine
Gold, silver, copper, lead, and zinc were once extracted at this abandoned mine near Lookout Mountain.
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These Carved Camels Are the Oldest Life-Sized Reliefs in World
The ancient sculptures in Saudi Arabia were made when the desert was green and camels were wild.
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Podcast: Rödstensgubben
Join us for a daily celebration of the world’s most wondrous, unexpected, even strange places.
Lincoln, New Hampshire
Indian Head
The Old Man of the Mountain’s less-famous, but still beloved little brother is said to resemble a leader of the Abenaki tribe.
Harpers Ferry, West Virginia
Jefferson Rock
This shale formation along the Appalachian Trail once inspired the third president of the United States.
Jemez Springs, New Mexico
Teakettle Rock
A strange sandstone formation in the middle of nowhere presents an interesting climbing opportunity.
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Podcast: La Piedra Movediza
Join us for a daily celebration of the world’s most wondrous, unexpected, even strange places.
Leonardtown, Maryland
Moll Dyer Rock
The rock on which Moll Dyer was found frozen to death is said to still bear her handprint.
Tambon Na Chom Thian, Thailand
Khao Chi Chan (Buddha Mountain)
Limestone outcrop decorated with a large laser engraving of the Buddha.
Faywood, New Mexico
City of Rocks State Park
These unique volcanic rock formations offer the perfect opportunity to camp and hike.
Winnemucca, Nevada
Thousand Creek Gorge
A spectacular but little-known slot canyon in extreme northern Nevada, with sheer walls nearly 500 feet high and a perennial stream.
Fallon, Nevada
Project Shoal Site
On October 26, 1963, a 12-kiloton nuclear device was detonated here in granite some 1,211 feet below the ground surface.
KamenickĂ½ Å enov, Czechia
PanskĂ¡ SkĂ¡la
Tall columns of volcanic basalt make up this improbable-seeming rock formation.
Grapevine, Texas
Parr Park Rock Trail
In Parr Park, thousands of painted rocks line this walking trail.
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