Thanks for stopping by this week for Nature Friday! Here we are in October already, can you believe it??
This week we decided to give Mama a chance to show you the rest of the pictures she took along her hike in Bryce Canyon. All the orange rock remind us of the orange leaves of Autumn! Are the leaves changing color in your corner of Blogville yet? Show is a picture of them...or any other nature in your area! We always enjoy visiting different parts of
Blogville to see all the beautimous things our friends have found! Feel free to post a picture of the
nature in your area and hop along with us!
We thought we'd give you some fun facts about Bryce Canyon to go along with the rest of the pictures Mama took!
Bryce Canyon was named after Ebenezer Bryce who began ranching in the area in 1875.
There are around 400 species of plants here in Bryce Canyon!
Foxes, Mountain Lions and Black Bears
live in Bryce Canyon....but they are rarely seen!
The natural forces that helped form the "hoodoos"
at Bryce Canyon were water, ice and gravity!
The rocks in Bryce Canyon are pretty young and date back to only 65 million years ago...Almost your age, right Mama?
On a clear day, the visibility at Bryce Canyon can be up to 100 miles!
On a clear evening, most rural parts of the country can see 2500 stars. At Bryce Canyon, one can see up to 7500 stars! How cool is that?!
Did you know that Bryce Canyon isn't a real canyon...it's actually a natural amphitheater!
Wonder if they have any "rock" concerts?
BOL!
The Paiute Tribe believed that the Hoodoos formed at Bryce Canyon were really "Legend People" who were turned to stone by Coyote, the trickster god!
We don't have a fun fact for this picture, we just wanted to see if you also think the rock looks like a scary dragon head.
What do you think??
Thanks again for stopping by, we hope you enjoyed getting to know a few things about Bryce Canyon. We really enjoyed sharing our visit with you!
Now...where are those extra cookies Mama??
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us your nature! It can be flowers, your current weather, a scene out of your window, or maybe a
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oh thanks for this wonderful trip to a super place... the mama is happy that the stones are a little older than her but are called young LOL
ReplyDeleteThat was a wonderful visit to Bryce Canyon. Thank you so much for taking us along and providing all those interesting facts. Gail wants to know why boys are no longer named Ebenezer. Or may be they are in your country?
ReplyDeleteToodle pip!
Bertie.
PS I told Gail that Charles Dickens might have something to do with the lack of modern day Ebenezers!
Hari OM
ReplyDeleteOh I think that rock looks like a Triceratops dinosaur - which is a dragon, right??? Thanks for all these wonderfurs piccies and I sure envy you that min-BAR trip!!! Hugs and wags, YAM-aunty xxx
Bryce Canyon is just gorgeous! How special to see it in person!
ReplyDeleteIt looks like you had fantastic weather for your trip too, which makes it even better. Pretty area. We like that it has some trees to break up all the rock.
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful place you were at. Thanks for sharing it all with us. That sky sure was blue and looked beautiful against that red rock.
ReplyDelete87 rounds of standing ovation for these gorgeous photos!! OMCDs...the red rocks and the gorgeous sky beautiful and you 3 deserved a box of treats for the commentary and poses.
ReplyDeleteHugs Aunty HiC
Those are wonderful photos of such a cool place! Hey, we see the scary dragon head too!
ReplyDeleteI think the rock looks like one of those dinosaurs thingys but can't remember the name, more than a dragon. that canyon is stunning and I want to SEE IT! you could let mama sell this photo the the RV rental place for ads about traveling with three cute canines... tell mama thanks for my virtual tour of that canyon. I keep waitng for a cowboy to ride into the photo
ReplyDeleteWe went through some of this, but didn't have the time needed to explore as well as you did. It's beautiful country too.
ReplyDeleteHave a woof woof day and weekend. My best to your mom. ♥
Mew guys look epic all dressed up for your road trip!!! Love all those pics, what amazing adventure, hope mew have a wunderpurr weekend XOX
ReplyDeleteWow, what a wagnificent place. We need to have our mum take us for a visit. She could definitely use some beautiful sites and clear skies.
ReplyDeleteYour fur-iends,
Norman & Elsa 🐾
What a wonderful, amazing place!
ReplyDeleteWow, gang, you really earned those extra cookies! We enjoyed learning more about the canyon as well as seeing all the beautiful photos.
ReplyDeleteAnd that did look like a scary dragon!
Jan, Wag 'n Woof Pets
That rock is definitely a scary dragon head. Let's hope the rest of him doesn't pop out of the ground. And cookies? After you said your Mama is millions of years old. Probably shouldn't hold your breath for cookies. Just sayin'. XOX Xena and Lucy
ReplyDeleteA scary dragon for sure
ReplyDeleteOH, your photos are amazing!!! Those rock formations are just incredible. Thank you for sharing.
ReplyDeleteWoos - Lightning, Misty, and Timber
You travel to the most fascinating places. We don't go to canyons. We have potholes.
ReplyDeleteOMD, those are FABulous photos! And loved all the wonderful factoids that went with them ~ and YES! I do see the scary dragon head! you guys are so pawsome! And I hopes you got those extra cookies.....☺
ReplyDeleteKisses,
Ruby ♥
It has been grey and rainy here for days so seeing your blue skies made lady smile.
ReplyDeleteWow, I learned so much! Thanks fur an educational post.
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