The Mighty 5… #4 Bryce N.P.

Bryce National Park… one of our all time favorite parks. The hoodoo’s are so unique, we almost felt like we were on another planet. The 20 mile drive and scenic overlooks are a must for anyone visiting Bryce. Each overlook has a different perspective view of the canyon.

Entering Bryce N.P. from the west, we passed through the beautiful Red Canyon where we first got a glimpse of the red rocks, little hoodoo’s, and arches.

Sallie repeated this journey and really wanted Sue to experience another horseback ride down into this canyon. She reluctantly agreed, but later was inspired by the views, forgot how much her butt hurt, and took a lot of pictures. We rode through the Fairy Land and Peek-a-boo loops.

We set our alarm clocks very early one morning to catch the beautiful colors of a sunrise over Bryce Canyon at Sunrise Point. We were surprised how few people were there. To be in such a glorious place for the beginning of another day was truly awe inspiring. The tranquility and peace that surrounded the people present for this spectacle was amazing. Barely anyone spoke, you just heard the clicking of cameras.

We hiked the Navajo Loop and Queen’s Garden, including the switchbacks of the Wall Street Canyon. Another repeat hike that was truly worth it. The depth of the mountain walls were massive and really put into perspective how little we felt next to the grandeur.

Grosvenor Arch in Kodachrome State Park. 30 miles down an old graded unpaved road, definitely worth the bumps. We were the only ones there to wonder at this spectacular arch.

Our last day in Bryce, we visited a spring fed Mossy Cave, waterfall and stream that was a part of an irrigation canal built by the Mormons to help bring water to the fields and farmers in this area.

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