Seeing things

25 rock formations that resemble something else

Roam around America's parks, especially in the West, and you'll see rock formatons that look like sculptures of various things. No, I'm not talking about ships or structures - towers, teepees, cathedrals, castles, and the like - that's a little too easy. I'm referring to more complex forms, like animals, people, and common objects.

Here are 25 photos showcasing some of the more interesting rock formations I've encountered over the years. Go outside ... and bring your imagination!

Elephant Rock - Valley of Fire State Park, Nevada

Monkey Face - Smith Rock State Park, Oregon

Duck on a Rock - Chiricahua National Monument, Arizona

The Kissing Camels - Garden of the Gods Park, Colorado Springs, Colorado

The Three Penguins - Arches National Park, Utah

Camel's Head - Chiricahua National Monument, Arizona

Turtle Rock - Dinosaur National Monument, Utah

Sheep Rock - Arches National Park, Utah

Duck on a Rock - Grand Canyon National Park, Arizona

Lion's Tail - Carlsbad Caverns National Park, New Mexico

Unnamed (Cardinal Rock?) - Valley of Fire State Park, Nevada

Reference: Arizona Cardinals logo

Queen Victoria - Bryce Canyon National Park, Utah

Three Gossips - Arches National Park, Utah

Washer Woman - Canyonlands National Park, Utah

Lady in the Bathtub - Valley of the Gods, Utah

Queen Nefertiti - Arches National Park, Utah

Reference: bust of Nefertiti

Punch and Judy - Chiricahua National Monument, Arizona

Reference: Punch and Judy

Face Rock - Face Rock State Scenic Viewpoint, Oregon

The face looks up toward 2 o'clock

Picasso Face - Dinosaur National Monument, Colorado

Reference: Portrait of Sabartes by Picasso

Skull Rock - Joshua Tree National Park, California

West Mitten Butte - Monument Valley Tribal Park, Arizona

Beehives - Valley of Fire State Park, Nevada

Coffee Pot Rock - Coconino Natonal Forest, Arizona

Hamburger Rock - Vermilion Cliffs National Monument, Arizona

Piano Rock - Valley of Fire State Park, Nevada

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