Toadstools
by Susan Rissi Tregoning
Title
Toadstools
Artist
Susan Rissi Tregoning
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Photograph - Photography
Description
Sandwiched between the cool shade of the Ponderosa pine forests and the shimmering heat of rolling prairie is a strip of badland now dubbed Toadstool Park. The Oglala National Grasslands badlands are a series of small canyons carved out ancient sandstone, clay, and volcanic ash deposits. While the scenery is amazing, more amazing are the "toadstool" formations found in the area. These "toadstools" are formed by wind and water carving through the layers of soft sandstone to form a pedestal on which the harder clay cap balances. The hike is a must for anyone interested in geology and paleontology. Fossils and footprints of long extinct animals, that call this area home some 24 to 36 million years ago, can be found on this hike.
Copyright 2016 Susan Rissi Tregoning
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September 4th, 2016
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