Rock Formations

Alabama Hills

The rounded, weathered contours of the Alabama's, form a sharp contrast between the crisply sculptured ridges of the Sierra. ...

Arrowhead Pinnacles

The pinnacles formations overlook the Summit Valley south of Hesperia on the edge of the ...

Cougar Buttes

Granitic pluton formations near Lucerne Valley, Ca.

Deadman's Point

Devil's Punchbowl

Pink formations along the San Andreas fault

Hole in the Wall

Nearly 18 million years ago, a volcanic eruption blasted outward from the nearby mountains. Propelled by the force of ...

Mojave Narrows

The Mojave River Narrows in between Victorville and Apple Valley is one of the rare places ...

Mormon Rocks

These sandstone rock formations are named for the Mormon pioneers and freighters who would ...

Natural Arches

Photos of some of the arches in the Devil's Punchbowl

Pisgah Crater

Cinder cone and lava field near Ludlow, CA.

Rainbow Basin

A sinking batholith, fallen volcanic tuff, sediments collected in and layered by lakes over millions of years, ...

Red Rock Canyon NCA

The unique geologic features, plants and animals of Red Rock Canyon represent some of the best examples of the Mojave Desert. ...

Trona Pinnacles

This eerie, fantastic landscape is one of the most unique geological features in the California desert. These ...

Vasquez Rocks

These towering rock formations are one of southern California's most famous geologic wonders. This unique area offers ...

White Tank Arch

Geological processes have created the arch over time. But in a geological framework, its existance ...

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Grand Canyon Caverns

Being dry, stalagmites and stalactites are virtually non-existant. Air comes into the caverns from the Grand Canyon ...

Mitchell Caverns

In the two caverns spectacular and intricate limestone formations ...