Day 59-July 27

The sun is shinning again and we are off for a day in Bryce Canyon National Park.  The road through the park runs along the rim of the canyon, so all of the overlooks are on the left as you travel south through the park.  The best way to handle this issue is to drive the 20 miles to the south end, then turn around and see everything on the way back north.  At the very end we took a mile hike to see a small Bristlecone forest and the views into the southern end of the canyon.  Our day was spent being amazed by the incredible rock formations all along the drive.  We stopped at every overlook and were astounded by the vistas throughout the canyon.  After a late picnic lunch at Sunset Point we finally committed to a hike into the canyon.  It is beautiful from above, but Jess had been itching to get a view from below all day.  The idea of the hike back up out of the canyon made us a little hesitant about taking off on any of the side trips we had seen so far.  Upon arriving at Sunrise Point we discovered a trail called Queens Garden that is listed as the least difficult trail into the canyon.  It is about 2 miles with a drop of about 357 ft. so off we go.  Jess was right!  Looking at the intriguing formations from below is definitely worth the hike back up.  It is impossible to describe all of the awe inspiring sights we have seen at Bryce Canyon, hopefully the pictures will bring some of the scenes to life.



A couple of scene steelers.

 

Natural Bridge

One of many structures called hoodoos.

Bryce Point

Queen Victoria