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Tuesday, September 16, 2008

Bryce Canyon National Park, Day II

I don't know about anyone else, but I wanted to go to Bryce to see the Hoodoos.


Hoodoos are tall, beautiful spires of red rock that rise up from the bottom of the dry basins. What separates Hoodoos from ordinary spires is their unique formation and thickness. The Hoodoos are formed by erosional patterns of alternating hard and softer rock layers that has taken place over the past 30 million years. Different mineral deposits cause variations in the height and color.


We saw some beautiful Bryce landscapes along the way.











Bryce Canyon National Park boasts an 18-mile paved road, which provides access to the 13 "lookout points". It is by far the fastest and easiest way to view the majesty of this beautiful park. Just be sure to actually get out of the car and peek over the edge of the canyon every now and then.

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