Photo Essay: Celebrating Pioneer Day at Anvil Draw

Fun in the sun!

1-DSC05921July 24th is a state holiday in nearby Utah.

Pioneer Day commemorates the arrival of Brigham Young and the first Mormons to Salt Lake Valley on July 24, 1847.  Those pioneers couldn’t have imagined a day like this!

1-DSC05930Lots of changes since 1847 . . .

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Released from their jobs, people flock to Flaming Gorge Reservoir to play.

They bring their toys and comforts of home.

1-DSC05888Our camp by the beach at Anvil Draw, Wyoming, is a front row seat for watching people celebrate the holiday.

1-DSC05924RVs make possible these consecutive days of non-stop fun.

1-DSC05872Music and the drone of motorboats and jet skis fill the air.

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1-DSC05937Fun is going on behind our camp, too! 

I catch this boy as he roars around in circles.

1-DSC05936While many seek the excitement and thrill of speed, others take a quieter, more relaxing approach to fun.

1-DSC05935Judging from the size of the motor, these guys can leave their fishing spot in a hurry.

1-DSC05897The celebrants are up late each night as fireworks are shot into the sky over the reservoir.

1-DSC05890Next post …  Bridget and Spike have fun at the beach, too!

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