I loved visiting Bryce Canyon National Park. Perfect weather, inspiring scenery, free dispersed camping right outside the gate. Xena had a great time climbing trees, ever vigilant for lizards, birds and squirrels.
I stayed several nights in Dixie National Forest. Fabulous, except for the dust. When the wind picked up or a (rare) vehicle drove past, clouds of red dust billowed. Additionally, the cat serves as a reverse dust mop, bringing fine red dirt into the van, distributing it liberally.
One of my camp sites, about 10 minutes from the entrance to Bryce Canyon. There were people around, but at least 1/4 mile away, so they were not too annoying.Utahns (pronounced ooo tonz (like tongs)) are fond of these weirdly mutated cows and stock their forests with an abundance of them.Look at this strange tree I discovered. It grows in a spiral! I call it a spiral tree.Stunning views! Craftsmanship on an extraordinary level. Just amazing to think of the hordes of sculptors laboring with primitive tools under harsh conditions to create such a scene. We owe them a great debt.
The tall, skinny towers of rocks are called hoodoos. The Native Americans have a story…the hoodoos are petrified Legend People. They displeased the coyote god, so he turned them to stone. What a trickster!
Thanks for sharing the heritage of Utahn culture. Had no idea that humans could multilateral beasts or construct such awesome rock formations. Truly amazing.
After such magnificence the trip to Iowa must be pretty boring! Stay safe. and hope you and Xenia are looking out for each other!
Thanks for sharing the heritage of Utahn culture. Had no idea that humans could multilateral beasts or construct such awesome rock formations. Truly amazing.
After such magnificence the trip to Iowa must be pretty boring! Stay safe. and hope you and Xenia are looking out for each other!