This Singing Rocks In Montana Need To Be Experienced To Be Believed

Montana has an abundance of natural wonders, which is one of its many fine qualities. While they're nowhere near as famous as the monuments of Glacier National Park, the Ringing Rocks near Butte are definitely worth exploring. If nothing else, it's worth checking out just to be able to say you heard the rocks sing.

The Ringing Rocks are located just outside of Whitehall, about 26 miles from Butte.

Once you've found the site, you'll see signs explaining the phenomenon.

These special boulders were formed by water erosion that took place over thousands of years.

The rocks ring when you tap them with a hammer.

This is due to a combination of the composition of the rock and the unique joining patterns have developed as the rocks have eroded.

These aren't the only singing rocks in the world - similar formations have been found in Korea, Vietnam, and parts of Africa.

In Vietnam, they've even built musical instruments from them, some of which date back about 2,000 years!

If you've never seen this unique geological formation, it's definitely worth checking out.

Just remember to bring a hammer and tap the rocks fairly lightly. Slightly different pitches and timbres ring from the rocks, so spend some time tapping all you can.

To reach the rocks, you'll take Exit 241 (Pipestone) from I-90 and head east on a gravel road for almost a mile. Take a left and travel down another gravel road for three miles.

The last mile can be tricky, so you may want to make sure you have a high-clearance four wheel drive vehicle or walk the final mile. Click here for an interactive map.

Curious to hear what to expect at Ringing Rocks? Check out this video of a literal rock star tapping out an awesome tune!

Address: I-15 Pipestone Exit, Whitehall, MT

Have you ever visited the Ringing Rocks? One of the best parts of Montana living is visiting all its natural wonders.