A small deposit of travertine illustrates the process of stream building. As the travertine builds up, it creates waterfalls and stirs the pot. The action of the water allows high levels of calcium carbonate dissolved in the water to precipitate in solid form and create travertine deposits on everything in the water. The process is repeated over and over through geologic time...

I found the place absolutely wild and beautiful. I can only imagine what it will look like in 10, 20 or 50 years after Fossil Creek has had some time to recreate itself.