On May 22nd, the pioneers of 1847 crossed this small stream near Lisco, Nebraska. They called it Crab Creek because they saw a large crab in it. A couple of miles farther and they climbed that bluff to get their first view of one of the great landmarks for all pioneers heading west. More about Chimney Rock in coming days.

But their journey this day ended near some unique geological formations. They called them "Ancient Bluff Ruins", a name that remains today.

Wilford Woodruff:

"THE BLUFFS ON OUR ROUTE TODAY HAVE PRESENTED THE MOST SINGULAR NATURAL SCENERY THAT I EVER BEHELD IN MY TRAVELS ON EARTH."

Since it was Saturday night, they would spend their sabbath camped in view of inspiring rocks.