Fascinating geology found at the Sump

Every once in a while, those who explore Nevada stumble upon a place that comes as a complete surprise. That’s certainly the case for a place called the Sump, which despite its less-than-enticing name, is a true geological wonderland with stumps of petrified wood, beautiful eroded cliffs and unusual clay spires and other formations. The Sump doesn’t show up on many maps (it’s not on the official state highway map) and it’s not mentioned in