Uploaded May 2025 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
Hidden along the shores of Crowley Lake are bizarre columns that look man-made but are 100% natural. Formed in volcanic ash over 700,000 years ago, these pillars are one of the strangest geologic sights in California. Learn how steam, ash, and erosion created this stunning shoreline mystery.
READ MORE: geologyin.com/2017/01/mystery-of-crowley-lake-columns-solved.html
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Welcome to the Cactus Atlas! We are Glenn and Amy and invite you to join us as we visit all sorts of locations across the American West. We tour both natural and man-made attractions.
Our base of operations is in the Phoenix, AZ area. We do a lot of hiking, day trips, and campground reviews and hope that we will be a great resource if you are planning a trip to the American West. We also hope to delight you with our exciting adventures!
Hidden along the shores of Crowley Lake are bizarre columns that look man-made but are 100% natural. Formed in volcanic ash over 700,000 years ago, these pillars are one of the strangest geologic sights in California. Learn how steam, ash, and erosion created this stunning shoreline mystery.
READ MORE: geologyin.com/2017/01/mystery-of-crowley-lake-columns-solved.html
#CrowleyLake #EasternSierra #GeologyShorts #VolcanicAsh #WeirdCalifornia #NaturalColumns #HiddenWonders #CactusAtlas #EarthScience #Shorts
▬▬ L I N K S ▬▬
⚪ Gear we use - amazon.com/shop/thecactusatlas
⚪ onX Offroad App - alnk.to/gKQ0FLG
⚪ See where we've been - google.com/maps/d/edit?mid=1r2ZDO125o_NU7fUt0GPYfZeMKhHqYX3D&usp=sharing
⚪ Music from Epidemic Sound - epidemicsound.com/referral/6sihr2
(As an Amazon Associate and onX Affiliate we earn from qualifying purchases.)
_____________________________________________________________
✅ Find us on Instagram, Twitter & Facebook - @cactusatlas.
✅ Check out our website - cactusatlas.com
Welcome to the Cactus Atlas! We are Glenn and Amy and invite you to join us as we visit all sorts of locations across the American West. We tour both natural and man-made attractions.
Our base of operations is in the Phoenix, AZ area. We do a lot of hiking, day trips, and campground reviews and hope that we will be a great resource if you are planning a trip to the American West. We also hope to delight you with our exciting adventures!
