Road Trip - Fort Rock, OR

Fort Rock State Monument, Oregon

Visited Fort Rock State Monument on a recent road trip through central Oregon (scroll down for 3D photos). Fort Rock is an amazing volcanic formation that can be seen from miles away. It was created during the last ice age when lava erupted from a vent in the earth's crust. As the eruption continued, layers of tuff accumulated around the vent eventually building a circular feature or tuff ring that stands about 200 feet high and 4,460 feet in diameter. Fort Rock got Its name from its tall, straight sides that resemble a fort. According to Wikipedia, William Sullivan, an early settler in the area, named Fort Rock in 1873 while searching for lost cattle.

Fort Rock State Monument, Oregon

Over ten thousand years ago Fort Rock was surrounded by a lake with wetlands and wildlife which provided the foundation of life for prehistoric humans. Numerous well-preserved sagebrush sandals, ranging from 9,000 to 13,000 years old have been discovered in the area making it the earliest evidence of humans in North America.
Sources: Wikipedia & Fort Rock State Monument visitor information

3D Photo of Fort Rock State Monument, Oregon

Aerial 3D Photo of Fort Rock State Monument, Oregon