Geological Oddities in Arizona

Discover 15 places tagged “geological oddities” in Arizona.

Prescott, Arizona

Granite Dells

A maze-like landscape of globular rocks surrounding two Arizona lakes.

Phoenix, Arizona

Hole-in-the-Rock

Millions of years of erosion created the feature for which this rock formation is aptly named.

Miners Rock Shop

A family-owned store specializing in minerals, geodes, gemstones, and more.

Marble Canyon, Arizona

White Pocket

This mesmerizing and surreal landscape features intricate patterns of white and red sandstone.

Red Mountain during winter.

Flagstaff, Arizona

Red Mountain

The eroded core of an ancient volcano is now accessible by a short hike.

Glitter mountain.

Littlefield, Arizona

Glitter Mountain

This old selenite mine is dotted with tiny crystals that make it shimmer like it's covered in glitter.

Entrance to Colossal Cave.

Colossal Cave

Legend says train robbers stashed their gold within the depths of this unusual cave.

Littlefield, Arizona

Pumpkin Spring Pool

An arsenic-filled pool in the Grand Canyon takes on the appearance of a giant, overflowing pumpkin.

Permanently Closed

Peach Springs, Arizona

Grand Canyon Caverns Underground Suite

One of the largest, oldest, darkest, quietest motel rooms in the world.

Winslow, Arizona

Meteor Crater

This 4,000-foot-diameter hole is touted as "the most well known, best preserved meteorite crater on Earth."

Flagstaff, Arizona

Coconino Lava River Cave

Eons ago, a rushing lava river formed this pristine passage through solid rock.

Aerial photo of the volcano.

Flagstaff, Arizona

SP Crater

The cinder cone volcano with a less than complimentary name.

Horseshoe Bend

A sharp bend in a dramatic river canyon cut through red rocks.

Antelope Canyon

Most-visited and most-photographed slot canyon in the American Southwest.

Marble Canyon, Arizona

The Wave

Rippling sand dunes frozen in the Arizona rock.

Phoenix, Arizona

Camelback Mountain

A geological mystery on Camelback Mountain.