Rhyolite Mountains: Exploring Iceland's Hidden Gem in the Fjallabak Nature Reserve

When you think about the amazing natural wonders of Iceland, you probably picture things like waterfalls, canyons, or the stunning icebergs and glaciers. But there are some truly incredible sights that are a bit more challenging to reach because they're in a remote place called the Highlands. These places are at their best during the summer months, but getting there can be a real adventure. Trust me, though, the experience is absolutely worth it. One of these extraordinary natural wonders is Iceland's rhyolite mountains. These mountains are a sight to behold because of three important things happening both deep underground and on the surface. First, there's super-hot molten rock way down beneath the Earth's surface. Then, when this molten rock, or lava, comes out, it goes through some  complex changes. And finally, the way things look on the surface also plays a big role in making these mountains so stunning. These mountains have been around for a really long time, we're talking centuries and even millennia. That's part of what makes them so unique. Rhyolite, which is a super interesting subject in the world of geology, shows off a wide range of different looks, all depending on these various factors. Sometimes it's all shiny and black like obsidian, and other times it can be pink, blue, green, or yellow. All of this mixing together creates an incredible natural landscape. The picture you're looking at right now was taken in the Fjallabak Nature Reserve during our very first full-day excursion. This is just the beginning of the amazing sights we discovered and are going to discover in the days to come - The Fjallabak Nature Reserve, The Highlands, Iceland.