The Hoodoos
Canada
The hard rock on the top of the hoodoos protects the soft layer of sandstone underneath from the elements creating the odd shape. But once they reach the stage of being the cute fairytale chimneys, they don’t last long! It is said that every 100 years, they lose 2-4 feet.
Contents
6 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1The Hoodoos
Welcome, students of geology, to one of the most recognizable and photographed symbols of the Alberta Badlands: The Hoodoos. Specifically, we are standing before the Willow Creek Hoodoos. …
Listen in the app2The Protective Platform
We now stand on the designated viewing platform constructed directly in front of the main cluster of hoodoos. This raised metal walkway was not built merely for visitor convenience. …
Listen in the app3The Expanse Behind the Pillars
While the primary, classic hoodoos are protected behind the fencing, the site offers much more to the curious explorer. If you continue walking past the main platform, you will find access to the vast, open hills rising directly…
Listen in the app4The Broader Badlands Context
From this elevated position in the back hills, turn and face the valley. The view here requires a broader geological perspective. …
Listen in the app5Sensory Details of the Badlands
Let us pause our geological analysis for a moment and engage our other senses. The badlands environment is extreme and highly specific. …
Listen in the app6The Hoodoos
As we conclude our examination of the hoodoos, take one final, comprehensive look at these remarkable formations. They are the perfect embodiment of the concept of deep time. …
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What is The Hoodoos?
The Hoodoos is a place in Canada with 6 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.
| Location | Canada |
|---|---|
| Type | Heritage |
| Story sections | 6 |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | 51.3803, -112.5336 |
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