Rocks

A massive glacial deposit that includes a carved staircase to reach the top.

These tall, red sandstone pinnacles outside Moab are often forgotten amid their more famous neighbors.

These petroglyphs created by ancient Arizonians have withstood centuries of exposure to the elements.

A 315-foot spire jutting out from the Blue Ridge Mountains makes for breathtaking views.

Several ancient rock paintings can be found on the hills surrounding the Daramombe High School.

This igneous rock monolith towers above the surrounding landscape just outside the Nigerian capital.

This rock was donated to the museum by an inspired young visitor.

Two tall rocks sit at the center of this site, once the home of a large Ancestral Puebloan community.

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.

This uniquely shaped rock formation is one of Scotland's most iconic mountains and gives spectacular views in all directions.

A secret rendezvous spot where John S. Mosby and his Rangers would meet to divvy up their loot after raids.

Gold, silver, copper, lead, and zinc were once extracted at this abandoned mine near Lookout Mountain.

The Old Man of the Mountain’s less-famous, but still beloved little brother is said to resemble a leader of the Abenaki tribe.

This shale formation along the Appalachian Trail once inspired the third president of the United States.