Picture of an arch in Bryce Canyon National Park in southwestern Utah. In the foreground is a pine tree on the left and pushes along the bottom of the frame. In the mid-ground is an arch that maybe 200-300 feet away. The far side of the canyon shows in the background and you can see the canyon floor through the arch.
Picture of hoodoos in Bryce Canyon National Park in southwestern Utah. Bryce is home of the largest concentration of hoodooos anywhere on Earth. Hoodoos are formed by frost weathering and stream erosion of the river and lake bed sedimentary rock. The red, orange, and white colors of the rocks provide spectacular views for park visitors.
Picture of a National Park Service plaque at Bryce Canyon National Park in southwestern Utah. There’s a picture of a Peregrine Falcon on the plaque along with the following information:
“Near these cliffs, you may see Peregrine Falcons diving at speeds of up to 200 miles per hour (322 kph) to strike their prey – birds on the wing. Almost extinct by the 1970s because of chemical poisoning, the population of these beautiful hunters has recovered thanks to more careful use and regulation of pesticides . Peregrines at Bryce Canyon nest in grottos – small caves eroded into cliff walls.”
#Hiking in Bryce Canyon National Park, July 2015. Saw #hoodoos, #arches and a #peregrine #falcon. got pics of arches and hoodoos. Peregrines are very fast so had to settle for a picture of a picture of one on an #NPS plaque.
#BRCA #Bryce #BryceCanyon #BryceCanyonNP #hike #NPS #Utah #peregrinefalcon