sandstone
noun
sand·stone
ˈsan(d)-ˌstōn 
: a sedimentary rock consisting of usually quartz sand united by some cement (such as silica or calcium carbonate)
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Designed to get you up-close-and-personal with the gorgeous sandstone gorge the area is famous for, the treehouse is hoisted high into the sky and suspended from a rock overhang with steel beams and cables drilled directly into the cliff face.
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Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 14 Feb. 2026
At the bottom of the hill, where there will eventually be a parking lot for visitors, Goldsworthy showed us a derelict building made from pinkish sandstone.
—Rebecca Mead, New Yorker, 9 Feb. 2026
Bright red sandstone rocks jut out from either side of the stage to create a natural amphitheater, and concert goers are treated to views of downtown Denver and the surrounding foothills.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 Feb. 2026
This over four-mile round-trip hike leads to Devil’s Bridge, the largest natural sandstone arch in the area.
—Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 4 Feb. 2026
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Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 14 Feb. 2026
At the bottom of the hill, where there will eventually be a parking lot for visitors, Goldsworthy showed us a derelict building made from pinkish sandstone.
—Rebecca Mead, New Yorker, 9 Feb. 2026
Bright red sandstone rocks jut out from either side of the stage to create a natural amphitheater, and concert goers are treated to views of downtown Denver and the surrounding foothills.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 Feb. 2026
This over four-mile round-trip hike leads to Devil’s Bridge, the largest natural sandstone arch in the area.
—Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 4 Feb. 2026
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“Sandstone.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sandstone. Accessed 18 Feb. 2026.
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sandstone
noun
sand·stone
-ˌstōn
: a rock made of sand held together by a natural cement
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