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City of Rocks National Reserve
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View of fall colors on the Aspens

Fall colors at City of Rocks

City of Rocks, an extraordinary encirclement of granite rising out of the gently rolling sagebrush country in south-central Idaho, has attracted and intrigued people since they first entered this region. The Shoshone camped here as did the emigrants traveling along the California Trail. One of the reserve's most notable qualities is its large degree of biological diversity concentrated in a relatively small area. The great variety of textures, colors, and shapes in the natural landscape contributes considerably to the reserve's scenic quality.
 
Signatures (in axle grease) on Camp Rock.  

Did You Know?
Throughout the West immigrants recorded their passing by writing their names (often with axle grease) at unique places like City of Rocks. Camp Rock once contained hundreds of names. But these historic records are fast disappearing.

Last Updated: August 18, 2007 at 11:56 EST