Travel the Unique Beauty of Erosion

the Unique Beauty of Erosion · **1 Like**

I'm starting to go through some more of our Valley of Fire photos and thought these might be a good introduction to the park area.

GeoJerry · 10-04-2012, 05:17 PM

Wow, great! I need to get over there - it's an easy weekend trip from LA. Were all of these sites easily accessible?

**Cee Cee** · 10-04-2012, 08:35 PM

some interesting and amazing formations alright, I like the "elephant", what a great place to explore, there must be something around every corner!
cheers.

SpecialK · 10-04-2012, 09:08 PM

I recognize Elephant Rock. You are tempting me to go back there in a few weeks, though I may not have the time amid my other plans.

WillH · 10-04-2012, 09:15 PM

Nice Bob! I check every evening to see what you're posting and I'm never disappointed!

it's fun following along....

**Bob Harris** · 10-04-2012, 09:48 PM

Originally posted by GeoJerry

Wow, great! I need to get over there - it's an easy weekend trip from LA. Were all of these sites easily accessible?

Very easy to view all of these Jerry. What you have to do to get the most out of the Valley of Fire, is go to where the campgrounds are located and you will see a paved road to see Arch Rock. The road turns to gravel at Arch Rock, don't turn around, just continue on the dirt road which is a round trip of only 2 miles. This is where the most unique formations are located and most people don't travel this section of the park because it is a gravel road. Go figure, your car might get a little dusty, but every sandstone formation is very unique with many "blow holes" in the sandstone, many photo opportunities.

GeoJerry · 10-04-2012, 10:08 PM

Originally posted by Bob Harris

Very easy to view all of these Jerry. What you have to do to get the most out of the Valley of Fire, is go to where the campgrounds are located and you will see a paved road to see Arch Rock. The road turns to gravel at Arch Rock, don't turn around, just continue on the dirt road which is a round trip of only 2 miles. This is where the most unique formations are located and most people don't travel this section of the park because it is a gravel road. Go figure, your car might get a little dusty, but every sandstone formation is very unique with many "blow holes" in the sandstone, many photo opportunities.

Thanks very much for the tip Bob. We will certainly get out there, probably in November. But first, Yosemite next week... never been there in the fall before.

**Bruce Clark** · 10-04-2012, 11:08 PM

Extraordinary formations and so well captured

Barnster · 10-05-2012, 12:55 AM

Mother nature is amazing when you see creations like these that only took millions of years to create.They are a nice find Bob and your images are worth the it in red dust.Keep them comin' mate.

daacon · 10-05-2012, 06:44 AM

Excellent I see an Elephant , a Termite Nest , some skeletons - great series Bob.

slowpez · 10-05-2012, 06:49 AM

Mother nature is so amazing. Great captures Bob.

RoxnDox · 10-05-2012, 07:32 AM

Great shots!

Jim

**dcmsox2004** · 10-05-2012, 09:25 AM

love those colors of those inimitable formations.... still in awe of what was created eons ago... dave m

**baro-nite** · 10-05-2012, 10:07 AM

Have only had a brief visit to this park; you are certainly whetting the apetite for a longer return visit.

RoxnDox · 10-05-2012, 11:24 AM

Great shots - but that doesn't come as a surprise...

Jim

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10-04-2012, 05:17 PM	#2
GeoJerry Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Santa Barbara, CA Photos: Gallery Posts: 5,158	Wow, great! I need to get over there - it's an easy weekend trip from LA. Were all of these sites easily accessible?

10-04-2012, 08:35 PM	#3
Cee Cee Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Glenroy, Melbourne Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,441	some interesting and amazing formations alright, I like the "elephant", what a great place to explore, there must be something around every corner! cheers.

10-04-2012, 09:08 PM	#4
SpecialK Pentaxian Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: So California Photos: Gallery Posts: 16,481	I recognize Elephant Rock. You are tempting me to go back there in a few weeks, though I may not have the time amid my other plans.

10-04-2012, 09:15 PM	#5
WillH Veteran Member Join Date: May 2012 Posts: 1,118	Nice Bob! I check every evening to see what you're posting and I'm never disappointed! it's fun following along....

10-04-2012, 09:48 PM	#6
Bob Harris Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Canon City, Colorado Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 18,477 Original Poster	Originally posted by GeoJerry Wow, great! I need to get over there - it's an easy weekend trip from LA. Were all of these sites easily accessible? Very easy to view all of these Jerry. What you have to do to get the most out of the Valley of Fire, is go to where the campgrounds are located and you will see a paved road to see Arch Rock. The road turns to gravel at Arch Rock, don't turn around, just continue on the dirt road which is a round trip of only 2 miles. This is where the most unique formations are located and most people don't travel this section of the park because it is a gravel road. Go figure, your car might get a little dusty, but every sandstone formation is very unique with many "blow holes" in the sandstone, many photo opportunities.

10-04-2012, 10:08 PM	#7
GeoJerry Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Santa Barbara, CA Photos: Gallery Posts: 5,158	Originally posted by Bob Harris Very easy to view all of these Jerry. What you have to do to get the most out of the Valley of Fire, is go to where the campgrounds are located and you will see a paved road to see Arch Rock. The road turns to gravel at Arch Rock, don't turn around, just continue on the dirt road which is a round trip of only 2 miles. This is where the most unique formations are located and most people don't travel this section of the park because it is a gravel road. Go figure, your car might get a little dusty, but every sandstone formation is very unique with many "blow holes" in the sandstone, many photo opportunities. Thanks very much for the tip Bob. We will certainly get out there, probably in November. But first, Yosemite next week... never been there in the fall before.

10-04-2012, 11:08 PM	#8
Bruce Clark Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Ocean Grove, Victoria Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,458	Extraordinary formations and so well captured

10-05-2012, 12:55 AM	#9
Barnster Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Mid North Coast,Australia Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,016	Mother nature is amazing when you see creations like these that only took millions of years to create.They are a nice find Bob and your images are worth the it in red dust.Keep them comin' mate.

10-05-2012, 06:44 AM	#10
daacon Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Alberta,Canada Photos: Gallery Posts: 20,914	Excellent I see an Elephant , a Termite Nest , some skeletons - great series Bob.

10-05-2012, 06:49 AM	#11
slowpez Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: South Carolina, USA Photos: Gallery Posts: 18,462	Mother nature is so amazing. Great captures Bob.

10-05-2012, 07:32 AM	#12
RoxnDox Pentaxian Join Date: May 2007 Location: Gig Harbor, Washington, USA, Terra Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,494	Great shots! Jim

10-05-2012, 09:25 AM	#13
dcmsox2004 Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: rhode island Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 7,522	love those colors of those inimitable formations.... still in awe of what was created eons ago... dave m

10-05-2012, 10:07 AM	#14
baro-nite Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: North Carolina, USA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 5,294	Have only had a brief visit to this park; you are certainly whetting the apetite for a longer return visit.

10-05-2012, 11:24 AM	#15
RoxnDox Pentaxian Join Date: May 2007 Location: Gig Harbor, Washington, USA, Terra Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,494	Great shots - but that doesn't come as a surprise... Jim