Sheepeaters Cliff
Jan 25, 2024 20:00:17 #
The Shoshone Indians ruled this area for ages. They raised sheep for food and clothing.. Therefore, this very unique rock structure is called " Sheepeaters Cliff "
Located in the Yellowstone National Park, this array of columnar joints was formed about 500,000 years ago as the basalt lava cooled.
Just for kicks, I threw a lot of my infamous rust elixir all over the place to see what would happen. Geeze, I hope the Park people don't find out who did this. I'll be banned for life.
Located in the Yellowstone National Park, this array of columnar joints was formed about 500,000 years ago as the basalt lava cooled.
Just for kicks, I threw a lot of my infamous rust elixir all over the place to see what would happen. Geeze, I hope the Park people don't find out who did this. I'll be banned for life.
Jan 25, 2024 20:37:47 #
Excellent set, Tom! You did a much better job of capturing this than I did.
Jan 25, 2024 22:04:50 #
Jan 26, 2024 02:29:02 #
Jan 26, 2024 03:13:54 #
The Sheep Eaters hunted the Rocky Mountain Bighorn Sheep; they did not raise them. There are two "jumps" in this area where big game animals were stampeded over the cliff and dispatched.
Jan 26, 2024 05:45:43 #
black mamba wrote:
The Shoshone Indians ruled this area for ages. The... (show quote)
Fantastic Images!! Tom
Jan 26, 2024 07:13:51 #
UTMike wrote:
Excellent set, Tom! You did a much better job of capturing this than I did.
I don't know about that, Mike, but I sure enjoyed your work of the place.
Take care, my friend.
Jan 26, 2024 07:15:07 #
Jan 26, 2024 07:16:57 #
DaveO wrote:
Fine job!
Pika could easily be seen there this past October.
Pika could easily be seen there this past October.
Thanks, Dave. I've never been there in the Winter.
Jan 26, 2024 07:19:38 #
Tsaannapunni wrote:
The Sheep Eaters hunted the Rocky Mountain Bighorn Sheep; they did not raise them. There are two "jumps" in this area where big game animals were stampeded over the cliff and dispatched.
Thanks for dropping by and commenting. You're right about them not raising the sheep
Tom
Jan 26, 2024 07:21:49 #
Jan 26, 2024 07:23:11 #
black mamba wrote:
Thank you sir. I hope you're doing well.
Doing good but I'll get over it!😉
Jan 26, 2024 08:33:55 #
Jan 26, 2024 09:07:18 #
StanMac
Loc: Tennessee
black mamba wrote:
The Shoshone Indians ruled this area for ages. The... (show quote)
Looks like a failed attempt at another Devils Tower formation. Nice images, Tom.
Stan
Jan 26, 2024 10:19:57 #
Excellent images of this location that too many people drive on by. It is a good spot to photo Pika's and marmots. 
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