Ringing Rock Park on hazy summer day
Ringing Rocks Park is a 128 acre property that is located in Upper Black Eddy, Pennsylvania. The property got its unusual name because some of the boulders in the park possess a unique quality: they make a ringing sound when struck.
Not all of the boulders make this sound, and the reason that some do while others do not is one of the mysteries of the park. Only one third of the rocks ring while the rest make a noise that most rocks make when struck .
The boulders are in a field which is located in the middle of the forest. How the boulders came to rest in the forest is yet another mystery. The rocks are not uniform and are comprised of a wide variety of shapes and sizes.
The boulders cover an area of about seven acres and it looks sort of like a dried up riverbed, but it is not. Some people think that the rocks could have an extraterrestrial origin, but there is nothing to support that type of speculation .
While there are some mysteries surrounding the origins of the boulders in Ringing Rocks Park, one thing is certain and that is that people love to visit and bang around looking for "live'' rocks. Live rocks are the ones that ring when they are hit, while the others are considered dead rocks.
The boulders, while the main attraction, are not the only thing that the park has to offer visitors. The waterfalls, one of which is three stories high, freezes in the winter making for an unusual and beautiful sight.
Other states boast ringing rocks but, interestingly, the others have a different make up than the Pennsylvania ringing rocks . The impressions on the rocks don't match the typical erosion patterns, which fuels the fire of those who like to blame the boulders on an other-worldly event .
Upper Black Eddy is located in Bucks County and is about 60 miles from Philadelphia. Ringing Rock Park makes a great day trip, and you only need to plan on about two hours inside the park. It is an easy hike for most family members, but be sure to wear appropriate shoes. Also, bring your own hammer and your own water.
Ringing Rocks Park is a good choice for an unusual trip that even young family members can enjoy.
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