This formation of large limestone pillars is called Castle Rock. It is located on private range land in Gove County, Kansas. The limestone, chalk and shale formation is fragile and may not last many more years. The tallest spire fell after a thunderstorm in 2001. The chalk was deposited in the area by an ancient inland sea. The shape of Castle Rock and other formations in the adjoining badlands are due to weathering by wind and water. I thought the sun added a nice touch to the fascinating landscape.
PS – The road around the castle formation and adjoining badlands is no more than a two-rut path. It is very rough, so please keep that in mind if you plan to visit!
For Len-Artists Photo Challenge: The Sun Will Come Out Tomorrow
Grammy Writes 
Not what you expect to see in Kansas! Interesting.
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I’ve lived in Kansas most of my life and I didn’t know about the rugged rock formations in Western Kansas until we went there a few weeks ago! Who knew!
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Wonderful photos!!
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Thank you! 🙂
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Most welcome 🙂
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Wow. If this pandemic ever ends, I need to plan some road trips.
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The thing about going here is that you would likely be the only one there! We did not see another soul while we were there!
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Wonderland!
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It absolutely is! I had no idea these formations existed… and only three hours away!
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Wow, what a unique place. I can only imagine how stunning the landscape looks during the sunset hours. Thanks for sharing and have a good day 😀 Aiva
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Unique is the perfect word! And I agree… I wish I could have been there at sunset. Have a great weekend, Aiva.
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Such beautiful and strange formations – gorgeous when the sun is coming out! Especially the first one is enchanting. Thank you for sharing these!
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My pleasure! I am fond of the first photo as well – it seems to capture the area the best. It was an amazing place. Thanks so much for the comment!
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Thank you for joining in!
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Wonderful captures, Linda.
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Thank you – these were fun to take!
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Terrific post because it’s a place I’d wager few if any of us have ever been. What an interesting landscape – and even better that it’s from an ancient sea. Beautiful captures.
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Thank you so much, Tina! I agree, most have probably never even heard of it, let alone been there. Another place not far from here was even more amazing! I’ll be posting those photos soon. Take care!
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Very interesting place, well captured. Thanks for participating! 🙂
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Thank you! I very much enjoyed being there.
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Wow. Kansas! Who knew?!?! Besides you. 🙂
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… and I didn’t know either until about a month ago! I had never explored that part of the state before.
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We’ve driven across Kansas many times, and although it rolls, I never new it stood straight up! Plenty of wind farms!
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Straight up – that’s funny! You are right about the wind farms – they are plentiful in the western half!
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Not something I would have expected to see in Kansas. Cool!
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We found some really interesting formations during our Western Kansas road trip. There will definitely be more photos!
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🙂
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I can’t resist. What if you attached a giant snail shell to the left side of the formation? 🙂
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Ha! Aren’t you clever!! 🙂
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Love the movement of sun through the upper pinnacles..
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I like following the sun around an object… and how different it can make things look.
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Beautiful images of the Castle Rock! Great landscape.
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It is unique landscape, for sure. We really enjoyed our visit there. I appreciate the comment, Amy!
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Great work of yours deserves every applause
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Thank you for your kindness 🙂
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