Geology in Utah

Ancient volcanic activity made this into an exciting rockhounding site.

A mining camp built around an unexpected occurrence of silver.

This balancing rock is one of Utah's most unusual geological formations.

Nature has shaped this drainage tunnel into the digestive tract of a mighty beast.

This prehistoric karst cave is situated near a working ranch and historic warm springs.

This hidden gem along the Utah-Arizona border is truly worth the rugged journey.

The damming of the Colorado River buried an iconic geologic formation before record-breaking drought brought it back.

This Moab institution functions as both a rock store and a small natural history museum.

A crack flared at the base provides a pathway completely through a sandstone ridge near Moab.

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.

It's safe—and permitted—to walk across these twin natural sandstone arches.

An improbable waterfall springs from an orange-white cliff face, tumbling into the headwaters of the Virgin River above Zion National Park.

Erosion and various mineral deposits give this striking canyon its distinct color and soft appearance.

The unusual patterns in this rock formation result from two distinct modes of weathering.

This roadside stop between Goblin Valley and the Henry Mountains is the perfect location to view some of the region's natural wonders.

One of the world’s largest collections of petroglyphs records 2,000 years of human activity.