The image displays dramatic volcanic rock formations located in Leslie Gulch, which is situated in the high desert of eastern Oregon. Geological Origin: These formations are composed primarily of Leslie Gulch Tuff, which is consolidated volcanic ash. Formation History: The landscape was created by violent volcanic eruptions from the nearby Mahogany Mountain caldera approximately 15.5 million years ago. Erosion: Over millions of years, wind and water erosion have carved these volcanic deposits into the striking towers, ridges, and rugged shapes seen today. Landscape Characteristics: The area is known for its vivid, colorful rock features that share geological similarities with other notable volcanic sites in Oregon, such as Smith Rock State Park.

Leslie Gulch, Oregon. #BlueSkyArtShow
Saturday March 21, 2026
The theme is #Stone
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Lava rock formations pushing up through Sandstone like alien pillars

Lava rock formations pushing up through Sandstone like alien pillars

Since the Leslie Gulch post was popular for #RockInTuesday, here's a couple more from my #RoadTrip It is a very alien landscape. #PhotographersOfBluesky #outdoorphotography #landscapephotography #landscape_lover #LeslieGulch #Geology #MickTrip #LavaRock #Oregon

Leslie Gulch lava rock formations jutting up from the ground, dark and ragged. Some sandstone remains.

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This was from my #RoadTrip last year through Leslie Gulch, Oregon. #PhotographersOfBluesky #outdoorphotography #landscapephotography #landscape_lover #LeslieGulch #Geology #MickTrip

Leslie Gulch, Moab Utah, and gluten free cake. Pun on deserts/desserts.

Today's #BlueSkyArtShow theme of #FavouriteThings.
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I love going out to Leslie Gulch in Oregon. I just can't ever get the lightning and edits right.

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Love it when they sit still in the morning chill 🤩🐝

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Volcanic spires of Leslie Gulch, Oregon

Leslie Gulch is a landscape frozen in time — where jagged volcanic spires rise from rolling golden hills. Remote, rugged, and endlessly photogenic.
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This week’s #BlueSkyArtShow theme is #gratitude.
Grateful to live in a state #Oregon where all four of these pictures were taken. #LeslieGulch #MtHood #HaystackRock #HillsboroAirport
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#RockinTuesday in the #LeslieGulch
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Saturday June 28, 2025
The theme is #GetOutside
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#Camping

I'll have to do a better edit when I get back to the home computer. But definitely worth 30 miles of unsaved road.
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I'll have to do a better edit when I get back to the home computer. But definitely worth 30 miles of unsaved road.
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#RoadTrip
#NationalParks
#Camping