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Rocks

Bainbridge Island, Washington

Bainbridge Island Frog Rock

The boulder is a landmark, public art, and an icon.

Arch Canyon Trail

A strenuous, unofficial trail leads to spectacular views in one of America's most remote national monuments.

Toguz Toro, Kyrgyzstan

Saimaluu Tash

These oldest of these "embroidered stones" were carved 4,000 years ago in a high mountain valley.

Milford, Connecticut

Liberty Rock

This large boulder was used as a lookout point by Revolutionary War militiamen.

A DIY Guide to Collecting Radioactive Rocks Gets Glowing Reviews

The free how-to dispels myths and minimizes the hazards of hunting and hoarding these special specimens.

Sarah Scoles May 20, 2021

Jeti-Ögüz Rocks

According to myth, there's a bloody explanation for the beautiful bright red color of this rock formation set amidst alpine vegetation.

Halldórsskora (Elephant Rock)

On an island south of Iceland, a large volcanic rock formation resembles an elephant.

Glenduan, New Zealand

Boulder Bank

An unusual snaking bank of boulders caused by longshore drift.

Palm Springs, California

Shiprock, Palm Springs

A 250 million-year-old rock formation has earned a rather unique nickname.

Plougrescant, France

Castel Meur

A small house sits between two huge rocks, with its back to the sea.

Ledcourt, Australia

Heatherlie Quarry

Stone mined from this quarry was used in many prominent structures around Melbourne.

Nether Kellet, England

Dunald Mill Limestone Quarry

This abandoned limestone quarry now provides visitors with multiple, breathtaking viewpoints.

Marlborough, Connecticut

Snake Rock

This roadside wonder is as mysterious as it is beloved.

Renfrewshire, Scotland

Clochoderick Stone

This stone was once used by druids to determine a person's innocence or guilt.

Utsunomiya, Japan

Oya History Museum - Subterranean Cave

This massive, beautifully-lit underground quarry leaves visitors in awe.

Islandmagee, Northern Ireland

The Rocking Stone

The stone that rocks no more.

Whitehead, Northern Ireland

The Wren's Eggs

These huge glacial erratics are humorously named after the small bird.

The Spectacular Science of the Great Lakes' Glowing Rocks

Under UV light, some of them look downright magical.

Jessica Leigh Hester October 13, 2020