How was The Wave discovered?
23 March 2026

How was The Wave discovered?

Valley 101

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If there is one geological formation Arizona is known for, it is without a doubt ... the Grand Canyon.

But it's not the only too-awesome-to-comprehend natural formation out there. There is also the Wave, the unbelievable sandstone rock formation more formally known as Coyote Buttes North.

On this week's episode of Valley 101, we look into the history of the Wave — it's about 200 million years old, so it's got some — and answer the question: How was the Wave discovered?

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Guests: Mike Koopsen, Light Hunter Fatali

Host: ⁠Bill Goodykoontz⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Producer: Tori Weiss, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Amanda Luberto⁠
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