Discover some unusual yet totally fascinating geological formations in North Dakota. This particular spot has become so known for the strikingly strange stones found there that there is a pull-off from the road just to stop and look at them. They’ll almost make you feel like you’re on another planet, and they’re so worth a drive to visit.

Head on out to the North Unit of the Theodore Roosevelt National Park near Watford City, North Dakota to discover this natural wonder.
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The scenic route through the park has a pullout where you can stop and see some truly fascinating natural geological formations that have been there for hundreds of centuries: cannon ball concretions.
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The pullout showcases a spot where many of these smooth, naturally-shaped spherical rocks are. The informative sign located at the sight will tell you about how they have formed.
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Along with the weird yet gorgeous shapes of the badlands, you'll see many of these cannon ball concretions in this one spot. It won't take you long to realize why they are named what they are!
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These are no small pebbles, either. The stones are absolutely massive and look incredible in person.
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As time goes on and more of the badlands are eroded away, more of these formations will be revealed. Underneath the surface, you can just imagine how many more might be hiding there.
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You definitely don't want to miss this particular spot when visiting the TRNP. You certainly don't see stuff like this every day!
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You can reach the Cannonball Concretions Pullout by taking the scenic drive in the North Unit of the Theodore Roosevelt National Park. The park is located near Watford City, North Dakota.

Did you know that these intriguing things existed in ND? The painted canyons of the badlands are a very fascinating spot when it comes to geological formations. Read more about them by clicking here.

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