Hoodoos On Ridge Line

Geologic formations in the Monument are comprised of pumice, ash and tuff deposits over 1,000 feet thick from volcanic eruptions 6 to 7 million years ago.

Tent Rocks In The Woods.

These are "Tent Rocks", the formations from which the Monument received its name. They are also known as 'hoodoos'.

Precarious Hoodoo

How does that stay there?

Herd of Hoodoos

Hillside showing hoodoos in different stages of weathering. Some still have their hard basalt hats. Others have almost disappeared into the hillside.

Strolling Hoodoos?

These hoodoos almost look like animate objects walking through the woods.

Anatomy of a Hoodoo

Wonder how many different volcanic events are chronicled in this Hoodoo?

Thorns and Beauty

The fruit to come from the flower is well protected.

Lots of Stripes.

Does each stripe document a single volcanic eruption?

Looking Up.

Nope, did not think about falling rocks.