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    Our Geological Wonderland: The Virgin River has eroded two spectacular canyons: the Narrows in Zion National Park and the Virgin River Gorge in Arizona.

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    Our Geological Wonderland: The missing rock record in St. George

    Rick Miller - March 17, 2019
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    Howard Sierer - December 3, 2023
    Our Geological Wonderland: Snow Canyon State Park

    Our Geological Wonderland: Snow Canyon State Park

    Rick Miller - May 13, 2018
    St. George geology reveals Navajo Sandstone, Aztec Sandstone, Jurassic, sandstone, and Jurassic trace fossils in areas like Snow Canyon and Zion Canyon.

    Our Geological Wonderland: Navajo Sandstone

    Rick Miller - March 18, 2018
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