Southern Utah is full of interesting rock formations caused by a mix of erosion and porous stone, but none is quite so otherworldly as Fantasy Canyon.
Located about an hour outside of Vernal, Utah, Fantasy Canyon is home to several strange rock formations which used to include "Teapot Rock" until it finally collapsed. While not as large as some of the other desert attractions in the state, the smooth, undulating ridges and loops located in the canyon seem like they were transported straight from a science-fiction film.
The formations are the product of ancient rivers and lakes that used to cover the area and left layers of sand and mud which eventually hardened into the stepped bulges that still stand today. Visitors can take the short hike into the canyon and have a sit on the single, round bench as though they were having a siesta on the surface of Mars.
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