Our last morning in Douglas we head 15 miles to Ayres Natural Bridge one of Wyoming's first Tourist Attractions
We pass the Pony Express
Uh Oh - Tucson will have to wait in the truck
We go from dry rolling plains to a winding road down into lush green
Park in the shade of the red cliffs
A glimpse of the Natural Bridge from the man made bridge
It is a well maintained and cute county park. There are fairy doors spread about
The 150 acre park sits along LaPrele creek
with several picnic pavillions all with grills and smokers
The bridge is
It is 30 feet high and 50 feet long
According to Indian Legend, a young brave was struck by lightning and killed while hunting in this
canyon. It was believed that an evil spirit lived below the bridge. White settlers learned this and used this area to protect themselves from Indian attacks. Gary should be safe.
Someone had fun setting up this park.
Oscar the Grouch is on all the garbage cans.
A short hike up to the top of the bridge
A view of the old Power House
Tree stumps become Troll and Fairy lands
and hollow limbs are cottages
They even had fun with the Playground using real tractors and ATVs
and a nice touch on the toilets
Definitely worth the trip
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