geolensgist: “Long ridges of jagged granite project out into the heart of the main canyon, wit
geolensgist: “Long ridges of jagged granite project out into the heart of the main canyon, with deep narrow gorges on either side, through which one may occasionally get a glimpse of the rushing, roaring waters of the mighty Gunnison. Towers, pinnacles, spires and other fantastic rock formations greet the eye with an ever new challenge, as sunshine and shadow play their part in the creation of this ever changing pageant of rugged grandeur and majestic beauty.” Mark Warner on the Black Canyon of the Gunnison, 1934 -- source link