#bouldersunday

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#bouldersunday by @shasta

When Wisconsin was still a territory, "Big Rock" served as a landmark for Indians, early settlers and traders.

While my family was visiting this weekend we went out on a drive to see if we could find any Pelicans and we stopped to explore the rock.

In the days before bridges, this massive rock was located near a shallow part of the Rock River that could be forded safely. This is most likely the rock that the Rock River and Rock County were named after.

This enormous rock -- complete with a small graffiti filled cave -- is now within the city limits.

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@solominer(82)· 2664d
@melinda010100 cool cave in the side of the mountain. we have some of those up north.

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@c0ff33a(76)· 2665d
Nice rocks! I’m liking the idea of #bouldersunday but there are not so many boulders near me so it might be a once every so often thing.

The cave is fascinating though - and the question has to be does the graffiti ruin it or enhance it. To be honest I think the cave is unique because of the graffiti- it might be jumbled and random but it is unique.

Amazing and informative, thank you for sharing this as your #sublimesunday

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@whatisnew(66)· 2666d
Man, oh man! What a massive rock complete with a cave and enriched with history. Love it!
@molometer(72)· 2666d
You see, this is why a local person's knowledge beats all. This massive rock has influenced the whole area. From initially being a safe place to cross the river to:-

This is most likely the rock that the Rock River and Rock County were named after.

Looking at the rock more closely it looks like sedimentary rock. It was once the sea bed or a lake bed and you are right.

In 500 years the graffitti will be looked at in wonder and awe. Who wre these artists/humans? What message were they trying to convey?

Or is it as simple as some people wanting to leave their mark to show others that they existed?
@tattoodjay(83)· 2666d
Natures rugged beauty and what a beautiful sot it is, thanks for sharing
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@arcange(79)· 2667d
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@frejboe(55)· 2667d
So beautiful rock formations! Nature is really a beautiful thing.

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@singa(71)· 2667d
Stunning photos, dear @melinda0100

Amazing rocks . I once was in North Ossetia there too very much it was pleasant to me.
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@janton(71)· 2667d
Howdy Melinda! very cool rock you guys have up there! I like that cave too. I bet the local tribes had a name for that formation didn't they?
@redheadpei(72)· 2667d
These rocks/ boulders are massive and the name of the place certainly suits the area, Melinda. Great shots. glad you had a lovely outing with your family. 💕
@hangin(73)· 2667d
What a wonderful discovery they look like jigsaw puzzle rocks ready to collapse ...lol :)
@shasta(70)· 2667d
Wow what a cool ancient place Big Rock is! Can just imagine all the many people and critters over the ages passing by and stopping there. The cave is interesting, wonder what's under the modern petroglyphs. Ancient rock art was more for timekeeping and navigation. Todays markings are perhaps rock selfies, kilroy was here lol The third photo from the top looks somewhat like a alligator with the cave as its eye. Awesome photographs of this wonderful place @melinda010100! So glad you had such a beautiful day there before the rains.

Happy boulder Sunday 2U! :-)
@denissemata(76)· 2667d
My dear Melinda I am so happy that you spend a good time with your family❤
@fotosdenada(67)· 2667d
Cool looking geographical feature, that rock! That looks like a fun outing, and the weather seems to have cooperated. No more snow!

Too bad people had to graffiti it, but they seem to do that to everything they can get their paws on. The waterfalls here are also "decorated," although people carve into the soft sandstone rather than use paint.
@edgargonzalez(72)· 2668d
Buenas tardes amiga @melinda010100 deseo que se encuentre bien, linda imagen de esa cueva dentro de la roca, y el paisaje que conforma la roca con el agua y el puente y esa extraña flor en esa piedra. Que tenga un feliz domingo amiga.
@rossfletcher(77)· 2668d
That's a good rock! The graffiti isn't even all that obnoxious. I kind of like the colors. It would be nice if people didn't spray paint historical sites though. lol
@jacey.boldart(73)· 2668d
Enjoyed your boulder photos and the story.

Hope all is well your way.
@karbon(67)· 2668d
Now those are boulders!! lol Very nice!
@shuvo35(71)· 2668d
beautiful photography, nice entry ❤

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@lenasveganliving(69)· 2668d
That is incredible wow! was it cave too?
@livinguktaiwan(81)· 2668d
I loved how you captured the yellow flower in the photo
@tammyp(51)· 2668d
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@petrarodriguez(71)· 2668d
Demasiada presencia natural en las fotos@melinda 010100,esas rocas bien elaboradas por la naturaleza que es la madre de las artes,una me recuerda con su entrada a un monumento natural que se encuentra en el Estado Monagas llamado "la cueva del guacharo",una belleza sin igual,muy lindo todo amiga para un gran dia como es el Domingo,gracias por el apoyo y mil bendiciones,saludos desde venezuela ,margarita.
@wiralhokseumawe(60)· 2668d
Looks beautiful and has something of historical value. However, unfortunately I saw the graffiti that polluted this beautiful cave. Thanks for this, My friend Enjoy a weekend with family
@ace108(80)· 2668d
The cave does look like will provide good shelter in the olden times.
@violetmed(69)· 2668d
Awesome! Too bad there is all of that graffiti inside the cave!

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@annephilbrick(70)· 2668d
Hello..!! @melinda010100 Wow and Wow...!!! Fantastic Boulders and photos. I would love to explore the cave..!!! Amazing it's right in city limits..!!! Quite the attraction. :D
@sketch.and.jam(79)· 2668d
Hmm i never knew about big rock, have to visit too bad about the grafitti.
@amoon(51)· 2668d
Wow it's amazing

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@zirochka(79)· 2668d
Impressive rocks! Enjoy your time with the family!
@dronegraphica(64)· 2668d
Cool rock and info about fording!
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@manorvillemike(73)· 2668d
Modern cavemen :-)

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#bouldersunday by @shasta

When Wisconsin was still a territory, "Big Rock" served as a landmark for Indians, early settlers and traders.

While my family was visiting this weekend we went out on a drive to see if we could find any Pelicans and we stopped to explore the rock.

In the days before bridges, this massive rock was located near a shallow part of the Rock River that could be forded safely. This is most likely the rock that the Rock River and Rock County were named after.

This enormous rock -- complete with a small graffiti filled cave -- is now within the city limits.

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