Our 10 Stops - Stop # 2

Iron oxcide, a type of sandstone is usually the type of rock that you see when looking at pictures of the grand canyon.

It is said that since prehistoric times, sandstone has been used for the building of houses and homes. Iron oxcide is a very easy rock to carve, making it a good choice for sculptors or carvers. Iron oxcide and sandstone has also been used for purposes that aren't so common, like 17,000 year old sandstone oil lamps and sandstone drink coasters.