So call me crazy, but I like rocks. I’m no geologist, but I do have a keen interest in rock formations. They are rugged and inspiring and i never tire of looking at them.
Mt Washington behind lava flow
The volcanic activity that formed the Cascade Mountains also formed the basalt and lava flows of Central Oregon.
When wind and rain erode the surface these great columns and cliffs are exposed. If you look up to the canyon top where the earth meets the sky you will see what I mean. Known by most as rimrocks, these formations change very slowly and are a true symbol of the old west.
- Central Oregon Rimrock
As a kid i loved to hike in and around these rocks. Sometimes i would get so caught up in exploring i would forget about time and have to find my way out in the dark.
Ape Face Rock
A few years ago i went for a short hike to the bottom of a canyon. It only took me about an hour to get to the bottom,but i took a bad step and fell and badly sprained my knee. It took me four hours to get back out.
Look closely and you can see the river in the bottom left of the picture below. I wanted to see if there was a good spot to fish. My truck was parked on the far side of the highest rim.
where i sprained my knee
I still find fascination with these ancient formations and still hike and climb them. I just hike a little slower and try to get back to camp a little earlier.
Awesome. I took a few geology courses in college in preparation for a trip to Glacier National Park that I never took (yet!). I love the whole subject.
Have you been to Devil’s Tower in Eastern Wyoming? That has a very cool surface… And I live less than 15 miles away from Stone Mountain– the largest exposed granite structure in the world, and only 1% is above ground. And I can’t forget Halfdome and El Capitan either.
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Rob
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I have never made it to Devil’s tower but always wanted to. I have been to Glacier since i lived in Montana when i was in the Air Force.
Don
Don:
I love rocks too. For some reason I find it very peaceful to wander through different rock formations. Luckily I have Sedona and the red rocks country in my territory so I get ot visit a couple times a year.
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Steve i love that country. i loved it even more 25 years ago when nobody lived there.
Don
Those are some serious rocks. I have wondered why these scenes have such universal appeal.
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Hi Don,
Now that is some fantastic photo’s of some incredible rock formations! You have got some amazing shots there!
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My family has always liked collecting rocks, our camp is filled with the results of many quests into the woods over the years
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Don:
I loved more 25 years ago too. It is sad to see how it has changed over the years with all the people who have moved there but that seems to be the case with most things.
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Don,
Looking at those rocks reminds me about the “Remarkable Rocks” in Kangaroo Island, Adelaide, Australia. Artistic naturally formed rocks. I was there in 2005.
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You can see so much in those formations if you look hard enough.
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I was just observing rock formations and majestic mountains on my drive home yesterday back from Southern California to Las Vegas. I love mountains and rocks. I find them peaceful.
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Don, your pictures rock! I agree with you these formations are truly inspiring.
We have some amazing gorges in the south of France – on a smaller scale than these formations. Just like your photos of Central Oregon, they never cease to put people in awe.
Yann
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Don these pictures are just awesome!!! Thanks so much!!!
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Were those columns naturally produced or were they man-made? Also, the Ape Face Rock is really neat.
This is a great set of photos.
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Everything is naturally occurring. The ape rocks are so cool because they are on public lands, but you have to hike several miles to get to them. There are no trails or markers and i found them by chance.
Don
I love rocks. I love the west. I love your photos! Thanks for a refreshing place to visit on the web.
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Ape Face Rock is cool.
I love to feel rock and even walk on them with bare feet at times. Don’t know, I guess it that call to nature we all love.
Lynn
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I think it’s great that you take such an interest in the landscape around you.
Visiting your blog is a breath of fresh air!
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Rocks ARE fascinating. My brother gave me a small rock formation as a housewarming gift and it is so interesting.
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Your blog totally rocks!
(Sorry.)
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Don – You really “rock” and roll when it comes to Central Oregon!
Pam
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And watch for rattlesnakes – looks like their kind of country. Beautiful country.
Pat
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