Posted in Kansas
December 05, 2017
There’s A Geological Wonder That You’d Never Expect To Find In Kansas
Kansas is full of rolling hills and open skies, but when you come across a rock formation like Monument Rocks or Castle Rock it’s always a shock to some. For most Americans, Kansas is a flat state full of fields and blue skies, but what do they really know? Kansas is full of surprises, and this area in northwest Kansas is just one of them. For those of you that would never expect this, it’s time to learn something new!
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You can imagine the echo, right?
It's sort of a more permanent version of sand dunes, if you think about it. First the water makes a path, and then the dirt creates layers upon layers to make the "cliffs" seen here.
Though it's no longer a cave, it's now a natural bridge. At least you can't hide stolen horses here anymore!
Think of it as our very own Grand Canyon, without all the extra driving and tourists crowding you.
There's at least 16 native plants here that are rare in Kansas, and two forms of Sage that can't be found anywhere else in the state.
Whether they're lush and green or dry and brown, each season brings its own beauty to these badlands.
The local landowners have asked any visitors to please stay on the public roads, as we don't want to disturb the wildlife or change Arikaree Breaks in any way. Preserve and protect!
For those of you who would love to tour Arikaree Breaks, start in St. Francis to take the guided tour, found at the Kansas Travel website here.
If you’re looking for more Kansas beauty like this, you should check out this list of 11 spots that are sure to wow any Kansan.
