Castle Rock
Castle Rock is a tall, lonely chalk spire rising from the prairie in western Kansas near Quinter. Like Monument Rocks nearby, it was carved from an ancient seabed by wind and rain.
It is famous as a natural Kansas landmark that guided travelers on the old trails long ago. Families love the dramatic sight of the towering chalk pillar and the surrounding badland cliffs.
History
Pioneers traveling west used Castle Rock as a landmark to find their way. It was formed from the same ancient sea that once covered Kansas.
Scenery
The white spire and nearby chalk cliffs look like a castle rising from the flat plains. Sunrise and sunset turn the chalk soft gold and pink.
Fossils
The chalk holds fossils of fish and shells from the ancient sea. Scientists and curious kids alike come to search for ancient treasures.