A Bridge to a Land of Enchantment: Ayers Natural Bridge WY

On June 25, 2021 we visited Ayres Natural Bridge State Park. The park is located at 208 Natural Bridge Rd, Douglas, WY 82633, just about 15 minutes from the town of Douglas. Driving back the 2 lane road one would never guess what lay ahead. That is, until you head down into the canyon. While the park is a beautiful place for a family gathering it's the bridge that attracts people there. But there also gnome and pixie dioramas scattered throughout the park. Beautifully painted picnic tables and tree stumps also dot the landscape.

The bridge is located just about a mile south of the old Oregon Trail and was visited by many emigrants on their way westward. Legend has it that a young Indian brave was struck by lightening while on top of bridge during a storm. Believing that the area was filled with bad spirits the others from the tribe would not go near the bridge. During times of unrest between white emigrants and the local Indians the emigrants would hide under the bridge knowing their attackers would not come near.

Camers:
iPhone 10, Akaso EK7000, and a 15 year old Olympus VG-140

Music:
Green Green Garden by Chris Haugen
In the Temple Garden by Aaron Kenny
Allegro by Emmit Fenn
Take Your Time by Dan Lebowitz

Shot entirely on location at Ayres Natural Bridge State Park, June 25, 2021.