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.
Excellent set, Tom! You did a much better job of capturing this than I did.
Fine job!
Pika could easily be seen there this past October.
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.
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.
DaveO wrote:
Fine job!
Pika could easily be seen there this past October.
Thanks, Dave. I've never been there in the Winter.
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
Manglesphoto wrote:
Fantastic Images!! Tom
Thank you sir. I hope you're doing well.
black mamba wrote:
Thank you sir. I hope you're doing well.
Doing good but I'll get over it!😉
black mamba wrote:
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.
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Looks like a failed attempt at another Devils Tower formation. Nice images, Tom.
Stan
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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