Geological Oddities in Arizona

Discover 13 geological oddities in Arizona.

Marble Canyon, Arizona

White Pocket

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

Marble Canyon, Arizona

Edmaier's Secret

This hidden gem in Arizona is truly worth the rugged journey.

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.

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."

Smooth, massive walls make for an intriguing surprise compared to typical cave architecture

Flagstaff, Arizona

Coconino Lava River Cave

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

Flagstaff, Arizona

SP Crater

The cinder cone volcano with a less than complimentary name.

Horseshoe Bend

Dramatic river bend surrounds a natural red-rocked pedestal.

Antelope Canyon

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

Self-Portrait over the Wave (On the high point)

Marble Canyon, Arizona

The Wave

Rippling sand dunes frozen in the Arizona rock.

Granite lying on top of the softer, younger sandstone.

Phoenix, Arizona

Camelback Mountain

A geological mystery on Camelback Mountain.

Are we missing something unusual in Arizona?