Arkansas Ties ... A Little Bit of This, a Little Bit of That, and a Whole Lot of Arkansas

Turtle Rocks Petit Jean Mountain Conway County, Arkansas   Turtle Rocks You are standing in the "turtle rocks." The rock patterns resemble the plates of a turtle shell. For millions of years ground water has percolated through the crevices, cracks, and cross-bedding, causing oxidation of iron and other heavy minerals in the sandstone. Even though these formations appear permanent, the surface of the rock is soft and easily damaged by foot traffic. You can help preserve these unique formations by not climbing on them.