Balanced Rock defies gravity but this won’t always be the case. Eventually, the 3,600 ton (over 4 million kg) boulder will come tumbling down as the erosional process continues to shape the landscape. In the winter of 1975-76, Balanced Rock’s smaller sibling “Chip-Off-the-Old-Block” collapsed proving that there is no better time than the present to see this awe-inspiring giant. . . . . . #wildernessnation #nationalparks #moab #colorado #nationalpark #wanderlust #moabutah #landscape #photooftheday #naturelovers #optoutside #utah #findyourpark #travelgram #travelphotography #naturephotography #landscapephotography #hiking #sunset #nature #arches #utahisrad #travel #grandtetonnationalpark #balancedrock #nationalparkgeek #photography #explore #adventure #archesnationalpark