glowing rocks

Backroads - away from the tar

campground

simply beautiful

RODEO - athletic competition

pure patriotism

see and be seen

A Rodeo Miss symbolizes the youth of a state that wants to further promote the sport of the professional rodeo
and the Great Western Way.

prestige and prizes...

Cowboys protect themselves well padded

Even before the event, there was a detention.

Cowboys should hold onto the horse for a few seconds -
10 seconds are extremly long.

Rodeo, a relic from the Wild West.

Calf Roping -
on horse catching a young cattle with bare hands and pushing to ground.

whoops, it's gone

turn the bull's head untill it falls to the ground!

crazy?
to put on the back of a sheep a 5 to 6 year old child, under 55 pounds body weight

Mutton Busting - is supposed to be the best youth sport for today's overprotected children!

A belt is tied tightly around the flanks and presses the abdomen down; because of this pain the animal is bucking.

reckless rider

The horse should not be touched with the "free" hand.

When riding on saddled horse, both feet of the rider must remain in stirrups.

centennial museum

a journey into the past

the life at the time of the first settlers

establishment from the pioneering days

artfully crafted oven

relax at the Alcova Reservoir

marmot

Now we know who has left marks on the bonnet at night.

outlook on the San Juan River

Valley of the Gods

huge rock formations

breathtaking

Mexican Hat Rock

our campsite with 360 degree panoramic views in a dreamscape