Independence Day - we drive 300 miles to Bryce Canyon (4 July)

Another day, another canyon. At least it seemed that way as we contemplated a 300 mile (480 km) drive to Bryce Canyon in Utah. We wondered what more we could see. It turned out that we would see plenty that was new to us.

We backtracked for about an hour, passing an elk grazing at the side of the road and then past Cameron Trading Post once more. As before, the ever changing landscape, mostly desert, kept us alert.










As we neared Bryce Canyon we noticed more red rock, and trees appeared on the slopes. We also crossed into another time zone so we had a 23 hour day and fatigue and lateness prevented us from venturing into the park. However, we did sign up for a 3½ hour trip to the back of the park. It was free, included in our entrance fee, and very useful to us as motorhomes aren't allowed on those roads.

As it was Independence Day we joined two other couples and went to the local rodeo.

Bowlegged cowpersons from NZ and Australia.


The crowd stands for the Star-Spangled Banner.


There was a big emphasis on kids with little kids riding sheep, sometimes with help from an adult, and older kids riding a horse around three barrels.




Later in the evening we also enjoyed a fireworks display.

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