In the dusty heart of Utah, nestled amidst the stark beauty of the desert, lies Hollow Mountain. Carved in 1984, not by nature, but by the precise blasts of dynamite, this unique gas station and convenience store offers a pit stop unlike any other. Pull up to the pumps sheltered by the mountain's rocky embrace, step inside the cool cavernous interior, and browse shelves stocked with souvenirs and travel essentials. Whether seeking fuel for vehicles or sustenance for the journey, visitors to Hollow Mountain encounter not just a pit stop, but a testament to human resilience etched into the rock face.
The arid San Rafael Desert has a beautiful gem amid its terrain called Goblin Valley State Park. As a result of continuous soil erosion, the formations that appear across the park have attracted the attention of outdoor enthusiasts and geologists alike. Some of these Hoodoos or 'Goblins' as they are popularly known, are believed to have existed for more than 20 million years, and the rocks are documented to be older than 100 million years. The park is open for mountain biking as well as hiking and camping, but visitors are required to take added measures to preserve the natural beauty of this million-year-old site.
The arid San Rafael Desert has a beautiful gem amid its terrain called Goblin Valley State Park. As a result of continuous soil erosion, the formations that appear across the park have attracted the attention of outdoor enthusiasts and geologists alike. Some of these Hoodoos or 'Goblins' as they are popularly known, are believed to have existed for more than 20 million years, and the rocks are documented to be older than 100 million years. The park is open for mountain biking as well as hiking and camping, but visitors are required to take added measures to preserve the natural beauty of this million-year-old site.
In the dusty heart of Utah, nestled amidst the stark beauty of the desert, lies Hollow Mountain. Carved in 1984, not by nature, but by the precise blasts of dynamite, this unique gas station and convenience store offers a pit stop unlike any other. Pull up to the pumps sheltered by the mountain's rocky embrace, step inside the cool cavernous interior, and browse shelves stocked with souvenirs and travel essentials. Whether seeking fuel for vehicles or sustenance for the journey, visitors to Hollow Mountain encounter not just a pit stop, but a testament to human resilience etched into the rock face.