Giddy up, partners! Bryce Canyon Country has a chuck-wagon’s worth of attractions to enjoy in the summer and make the most of your vacation. Not only is Bryce Canyon Country the perfect place for your summer trip because of the beautiful, red rock landscape, but also because of the authentic Wild West experience available there.
Step back in time as you participate in Western adventures, cowboy cookouts and kick back on a Western ranch when you come to the Bryce Canyon area.
Western Adventures
Rise at the crack of dawn to trot to the edge of Bryce Canyon National Park on Ruby’s Inn’s horseback ride for all ages and experience levels. Overlook the tall, thin spires of rock called hoodoos. This unique sight is one you will never forget, especially when riding at sunset.
Take a trail ride through Red Canyon, similar to Bryce Canyon with Red Canyon Trail Rides. Your cowboy guide will lead you on adventures ranging from 30 minutes to a half-day long ride. Ride Butch Cassidy’s trail, named after the infamous outlaw on the half-day ride. This company also offers rides in Kodachrome Basin State Park.
Another option is to ride exclusively inside Bryce Canyon National Park. Canyon Rides is the only guide service to offer rides down to the floor of the canyon. Once the horses and riders reach the canyon floor, the ride lasts 2-3 hours and makes a loop through many rock formations, right in the heart of Bryce Canyon. There’s nothing more western than a ride through the canyon.
Bryce Canyon Country Rodeo
Photo Courtesy of Ruby’s Inn
From the end of May to the middle of August, catch the authentic display of the Wild West at the Ruby’s Inn Rodeo. Wednesday through Saturday night, every week, participate in the fun and excitement of the rodeo. Attend special rodeo events that occur on holidays. Watch bronco busters and real cowboys present their skills in this competition. It’s the perfect family-friendly event to get you in the Western mood.
Cowboy Cookouts
Ebenezer’s Barn and Grill – Photo Courtesy of Shannon Hall, @saltywanders
If you’re going to eat, don’t just settle for any old meal, you might as well make it part of the whole experience. Bryce Canyon Country has three styles of Western meals that can fuel family adventures.
Wild West Retreat Cookouts
For groups of 12 or more, Wild West Retreat offers a group dining, dutch oven cookout with BBQ style chicken, pork and ribs. Request this dining option at least 72 hours in advance to receive multiple styles of BBQ meats, coleslaw, baked beans, lemonades, brownie sundaes and more.
Bryce Pioneer Village Showdowns Restaurant
Enjoy a flame-broiled burger or seasoned steak along with many other options in a wide range of Western cuisine at the Bryce Pioneer Village Showdowns Restaurant. While you eat, sit back and listen to live music or take a seat by the outdoor campfire. Roast marshmallows in the beautiful evening air and enjoy the Western atmosphere.
Ebenezer’s Barn & Grill chuckwagon buffet
At Ruby’s Inn, partake of the chuckwagon buffet at Ebenezer’s Barn & Grill while enjoying a Live Country Music Dinner Show. Dinner is served at 7 p.m. and the entertainment follows soon after. Satisfy your cravings with choices of steak, salmon, chicken and a BBQ plate along with desserts and drinks.
Reside at the Ranch
Photo Courtesy of Rockin’ R Ranch
At the end of the day, continue the Western-themed trip by staying at the Rockin’ R Ranch. The real, old-west, working Utah ranch is located 45 minutes from Bryce Canyon.
As a guest, you can experience one of the last remaining strongholds of the American West. Stay in one of 41 rooms that accommodate any size group. Taste western-style meals and venture on many activities including horseback riding, roping, hiking, fishing, swimming and more.
For more Wild West adventures, visit the Bryce Canyon Country website.
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