In the sun-baked land of Southern Utah, USA, there are giant pointed stone towers nicknamed “white ghosts.”
In Southern Utah, about a three-hour drive north of the Grand Canyon, lies one of the strangest geological attractions in the world: the white rock formations near the Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument.
Strange-shaped white sandstone in Utah, USA.
This area, filled with these oddly shaped white stone towers, has become a famous tourist attraction in the United States. The towers were formed when a thick layer of soft rock was covered by a thin layer of hard rock. Sometimes, when cracks in the hard rock allow the soft rock beneath to erode, a small cap of the hard rock, which is resistant to cracking, protects the softer layer underneath. The cone shape of the rock resembles a vertical mountain peak.
The white sandstone towers are referred to as hoodoos or white ghosts. They are believed to have formed over 100 million years ago.
The hoodoo towers can only be accessed by hiking. No vehicles are allowed in this area, and if caught driving here, visitors face hefty fines.
The strange stone towers known as “white ghosts.”
Visitors are advised to explore this area in spring or autumn, as hiking in summer can be extremely hot. The soft sandstone towers will allow your imagination to soar. Tourists can capture beautiful photos, relax in the shade, have lunch, and prepare for the challenging hike back.
