Chiricahua National Monument: Other stuff

In addition to rocks, Chiricahua has a few other things, including a natural bridge. (I've highlighted the bridge in the photo -- it's in the upper right.)

Chiricahua National Monument: More Individuals

I found these rocks to be particularly interesting...

Chiricahua National Monument: Individuals

The monument has a large number of interesting rocks. Here's a set of odd-looking rocks.


Some look like moai:




There are quite a few "balanced rocks", including one real doozy:



Sometimes one falls over, and all (or a piece) rests against a neighbor:

Chiricahua National Monument: Views

After Kartchner Caverns, I went to the Chiricahua National Monument.

I know, you've never heard of the place, but I managed to take a ton of pictures there. It's a modest place, one small campground, no notable services nearby, 30 miles off the highway. But it has some fantastic wind-and-rain-sculpted volcanic formations. Herewith, a sampling of the views and vistas there...

By the way, that last one is best viewed sideways.