Monument Rocks
Monument Rocks, also called the Chalk Pyramids, are towering white chalk formations rising straight out of the flat Kansas plains. They were carved by wind and water over millions of years from an ancient seabed.
They are famous as Kansas's first National Natural Landmark and look like something from another planet dropped into a wide-open field. Visitors love watching the chalk glow golden at sunrise and hunting for tiny fossil seashells in the rock.
History
Millions of years ago this whole area was covered by a giant inland sea. The chalk is made of the shells of tiny sea creatures pressed together over time.
Scenery
The white spires stand up to 70 feet tall against a huge blue sky. One famous arch frames the sunlight like a natural window.
Fossils
The rock is packed with fossils of ancient fish, shells, and sea life. Sharp eyes can find little seashell shapes right in the chalk.