Trees in Bryce

The Way to Bryce

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July 21st 2009
We got to Bryce Canyon National Park today. Apparently the fire there is still burning, but it under control. On the way we stopped at Cedar Breaks National Monument (trivia: the President can declare a national monument, but congress has to vote on national park status). Bryce is much higher than Zion (about 3000m compared to 1000m), and is much colder (I actually wore my fleece jacket), which ... read more

North America » United States » Utah » Bryce Canyon

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