Anyone who has visited Wyoming is likely aware that in addition to its beauty, it's also wildly unique in its landscape diversity. While the ecosystems in this state flow to the beat of their own drum (some quite literally) there are many mysteries that scientists have been able to figure out and some that, well... still remain a bit of a head-scratcher. From dunes that seem to 'sing' to rivers that act more like sinks than actual rivers, Wyoming seems to have it all when it comes to oddities in nature.
'The Sinks' In Sinks Canyon State Park
There are many waterways that don't behave the way that most expect them to, such as Thor's Well in Oregon. While much of this mysterious activity can be explained through science, there are still some things that remain unanswered, such as 'The Sinks' in Sinks Canyon State Park. While the park is a great place to visit, in general, this intriguing occurrence at 'The Sinks' is what keeps people coming back.
While water flows into the river, it also disappears just as magically as it appears here, flowing out of the Wind River Mountains before flowing into a cave and vanishing. The mystery of this disappearing water has been somewhat solved as it was determined that the river flows into a lower location called 'The Rise,' however, the water located here far exceeds what was washed into it, in the first place. So what's the deal with this cave and where does the rest of the water come from? No one truly knows.
Devil's Tower
Arguably the most unique natural feature in the entire state, Devil's Tower looms high over the surrounding area and was even the basis for a well-known alien landing movie, becoming the fictional landing spot for a UFO. While we're quite sure that nothing like that is taking place here, legend has it that this mountain was created by a Great Spirit, who lifted the earth to save children from a massive bear, which is was supposedly left the unique markings on the sides of the tower.
According to science, the tower is presumed to have been made via volcanic activity, and the Devil's Tower is actually believed to be the core of a volcano after its lava deposits had cooled. Whichever legend visitors believe, it's a unique spot as a whole, and many will claim that they can sense a connection with nature in this spot.
A Random Crack In The Bighorn Mountains
One of the more recent things to happen in Wyoming is a massive crack that has been located in the Bighorn Mountains. The crack extends for some stories below the earth's surface and there's still no explanation as to how, or why, this particular area has split open. From an aerial view, the crack is expansive, reaching deep down below the surface to a slightly nerve-wracking depth, and it took a total of two weeks before the hole stopped growing.
Intermittent Spring In Afton
Yet another strange water phenomenon lies no further than Intermittent Spring near Afton. This cold-water geyser follows a unique pattern (similar to those in Yellowstone) where water will flow according to very specific timing - anywhere between 12 and 18 minutes.
It's so accurate, in fact, that hikers could likely time their water in accordance to when this spring starts up and stops again, as it's truly like clockwork. It's uncertain as to why certain geysers have natural rhythms such as this but aside from this spring being fascinating, it's also a gorgeous hike for those interested. The trail along the creek is short and follows along near Swift Creek.
The 'Music' On Yellowstone Lake
Yellowstone is known for some wildly mesmerizing natural events such as Horsetail Falls and nearly every geyser that's currently active. However, even Yellowstone Lake has its own allure when it comes to unusual occurrences. Many who frequent the lake claim to have heard something similar to organ music playing across its expansive waters but, of course, there's no such thing in or around the lake.
This 'music' hasn't just been reported at Yellowstone and is actually common in some other parts of the world, whether it's the sound of the wind flowing over sand dunes or the sound of the breeze humming over a water source. The first claim of this singing lake was made back in 1890 and since then, many visitors have claimed to hear its eerie sound. Supposedly, the sound grows more intense at the start before fading away as the wind subsides.