How did the Cheesewring rock get its name?
Elijah King
Updated on April 02, 2026
How did the Cheesewring rock get its name?
It is a natural geological formation, a rock outcrop of granite slabs formed by weathering. The name derives from the resemblance of the piled slabs to a “cheesewring”, a press-like device that was once used to make cheese.
How tall is the Cheesewring in feet and inches?
It rises perpendicularly to a height of thirty-two feet, without lateral support of any kind. The fifth and sixth rocks are of immense size and thickness, and overhang fearfully all round the four lower rocks which support them.
Which is an example of a type of rock?
Sometimes gas bubbles are trapped in the rock during the cooling process, leaving tiny holes and spaces in the rock. Examples of this rock type include basalt and obsidian. Here’s a chart of some of the key characteristics that can help you identify the rocks within these three main classes.
How tall is the average slab of cheese?
All the heaviest and largest of the seven thick slabs of which it is composed are at the top ; all the lightest and smallest at the bottom. It rises perpendicularly to a height of thirty-two feet, without lateral support of any kind.
It is a natural geological formation, a rock outcrop of granite slabs formed by weathering. The name derives from the resemblance of the piled slabs to a “cheesewring”, a press-like device that was once used to make cheese.
What kind of cheese is Red Rock cheese?
It is creamy and slice-able, and is named for the local stone that surrounds the room in which it is aged. Red Rock is colored with twice the amount of annatto as a traditional Wisconsin cheddar and aged between 3-6 months. Red Rock is more of a creamy cheddar than a crumbly blue.
Where are Cheese Rock and Bible Rock located?
We went to Cheese Rock viewpoint and then after talking to a couple women on horseback continued on to a huge (!) sandstone slab called Bible Rock. Both Cheese Rock and Bible Rock have beautiful views toward Mt. Stuart and the Enchantments, and the Teanaway Valley.
Where to find Cheese Rock in Washington State?
Teanaway Community Forest – Cheese Rock Looking for something sunny and snow free, we decided on the Teanaway Community Forest after reading George n’ Sally’s recent report.