St. Peter Sandstone
The bluffs along the Mississippi contain St. Peter sandstone. Laid down by a tropical ocean some 470 million years ago, this formation extends as far as Illinois, Missouri and Nebraska.
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The dead trees on top really set the mood. I don't like the whole sign and road thing, though. The photographer should've gotten a different picture.
the sandstone is between 2 harder limesto ne layers which helps explain how the falls move up the river. The U has and underground building they created in the St. Peter layerby using high pressure water hoses and pumps. It stays 50 deg yr-round so is very energy efficient.
the james hill house is cool. If you get the tour you can see secret passages and huge halls and even the newest things in his time.
this picture is so cool and beautiful. i wish i could see it in person!! where is it and why did you take a picture of it? and could you tell me how to get there from the anoka area? please and thank you!!! :) :]] :0
The St. Peter Sandstone and the town of St. Peter were both named after the St. Peter River, which was the original name of the present Minnesota River. But if you search St. Peter Sandstone online you WILL find lots of amazing images, because it turns up in a bunch of states and State Parks.
What makes this "St. Peter" sandstone. Am I to see an image in it?
Battle Creek Regional Park has caves like this.
I recently found a 250 pound slab of St. Peter sandstone full of vertical Skolithos burrows in Crawford County, Wisconsin...awesome!!
i think this is so interesting
Look at this wonderful picture
It is amazing how far this rock formation can extend.
oh my goodness that was a beautiful picture i loved the mountains and the exibits they were awsome,how did u like them were they great
this kind of looks like missouri not minnisota but it is beautifual
i think it kinda looks like Wisconsin's mountains!
hey this is were my mom lives
I agree with you!
who would ever guess it would be near a highway