THE ENTIRE EARTH is covered with many amazing things, so many that for some one to list them all, it would prove to be a lifetime occupation. Actually, over the millennia, many have endeavored to compile a list of the wonders of the world. Some have include the achievement of the men of the ancient world, and others lists have been made of different regions of the earth, most of which include those grand structures of man′s creation.

First, a natural wonder is something the inspires awe or even wonderment. Hot springs, in my opinion is one of the natural geological wonders. However, when I say, Hot Springs, I speak not about the edifice that man builds about and around those natural hot spring waters, such as at the Quapaw Bath House at Hot Springs National Park, but instead, I speak about the underground works that cause the hot water to rise up from great depths within the earth and break the surface, often in an amazing display of geysers and other natural forms.

Second, the effects of wind and water on the earth can cause some amazing natural rock Rock Spires and Outcroppings and monuments of every type that seem to stand for eons of time, but in reality are only here for a few moments before these natural monuments crumble into the dirt. Examples of this are Chiricahua, Devils Tower and the Grand Canyon.

Third, geological wonders include natural phenomena such as Geyser Rainbows, like the ones often seen in and around the geysers of Yellowstone National Park.

Fourth, the types and number of geological wonders is in itself a wonder and there seems to be no end to this number, so this list will in all likelihood never be completed and forever be added to.

From the north (Rutland): Take Route 7 south. Turn left onto Route 103, then

almost immediately turn right onto Route 7B South. Drive 1.9 miles, then

turn left onto Gorge Road. Continue approximately 0.3 miles to parking area.