Red Rock Coulee
The most striking feature in Red Rock Coulee is the amazing round red rock boulders it’s named for. They strangely exist in the middle of a prairie.
You’ve Never Seen Anything like ThisDon't just take our word for it! See what these visitors had to say about it: Robin and Arlene @karpanphotojourneys Red Rock Coulee Phone: 403-893-3777 www.albertaparks.ca/red-rock-coulee Red Rock Coulee is a natural phenomenon in the middle of the prairie. The reddish boulders are sandstone concretions and are up to 2.5 meters in diameter. They are among the largest in the world. The boulders were formed in prehistoric seas as layers of sand, calcite and iron oxide collected around a nucleus formed by shells, leaves or bones. Look carefully at the concretions- you may be able to see their "growth rings" (layers of sediment deposition) and fossilized shells, leaves or bones. From the ground that feels like popcorn to the unique prairie plants and animals this is a great geological wonder to see. |
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