Week 2 - Igneous Rocks

I have been to the Garden of God several times during my lifetime in Colorado Springs, CO. I would go hiking with my family and take photos. I would also go see the wonder of the balancing rock there. My family and I would always question how that rock got into such a position, appearing as if it was balancing on its own. 

A majority of mountains and rock features are forms of sedimentary rock. The creation was assisted by the rising of the Front Range Mountains. Overlying sedimentary rocks were bent upward during the process and created the amazing formations we see today. The reason why the rocks appear in a unique pillar fashion is due to erosion. Softer rock had eroded into valleys which created the tall, upright, ridges.