Rock Formations

An alien landscape on the banks of the Aegean Sea.

Nicknamed Kazakhstan's Grand Canyon, this natural wonder lies east of Almaty near the Chinese border.

A sparkling sandstone cliffside that's worth a visit while it still exists.

Four hundred granite steps were built into this massive rock by the National Park Service.

Captain John Smith thought these cliffs were amazing in 1608 but sharks thought so 20 million years before him.

A rock outcropping left by a glacier that made itself useful throughout the centuries.

A preserve with 75,000 ancient drawings remains the realm of public – not just scientific – exploration.

This natural rock "church" might not be a proper chapel but that doesn't mean it's not beautiful.

"Portugal's Stonehenge" is made up of nut-like stones aligned with the heavens.

These ominous lava formations were said to be an entrance to the netherworld so of course they inspired a famous metal band.

This Nevada lake holds its titular natural pyramid and, if the legends are true, a number of dangerous spirits.

Alien rock formations grown from the sands of an Australian national park.

Bolivia's needle-like rock formations.

65 million-year-old chalk outcroppings mark the end of the Jurassic Coast.

Two waterfalls flow down the cliff faces decorated with rare natural basalt columns.