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5. **The Wind-Carved Amphitheater**
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The Wind-Carved Amphitheatre, Nature's own symphony hall, is evidence of the ongoing power of wind erosion over millennia. Excellent acoustics that magnify even the softest sounds are produced by this natural formation with smooth, curved walls rising in a perfect semicircle. The complex patterns etched by wind and sporadic water flow on the red sandstone walls create an entrancing tapestry of natural art. The way the amphitheater's orientation catches the dominant winds lets guests frequently hear a natural whistling tune as air flows across the structure. Late afternoon is the ideal time to see this phenomenon since the sun's position produces striking shadows highlighting the sculptural aspect of the granite faces. The natural seating places created by erosion offer ideal vantage points for appreciating the surroundings and tracking the always shifting play of light across the canyon walls.
