Bryce Canyon 1

Bryce Canyon National Park--
If you ever get the chance, don't pass up the chance to visit Bryce Canyon. The views are spectacular. We spent the night just outside the park and spent the whole next day exploring the park. If you are planning on visiting, one day is just right to see the park unless you intend to do extensive hiking. Be warned, the altitude is eight to nine thousand feet. Air is in short supply.

Bryce Canyon 2

We explored all the popular view points. We went by car even though there is a free shuttle service like in Grand Canyon. We noted that the shuttles were crowded and often we did not want to spend more than a few minutes at some places, so the car worked out well. My camera certainly got a work out. I have posted a few pics here and more on my Facebook photo album for those who follow Facebook. Facebook address: Click here

The next day it was on to Mesa Verde. This is a destination that Linda has always wanted to see and I am very interested as well. I guess it's the school teacher in us. Getting there involves going way north, then east, then south again since this part of Utah is otherwise impassable.

Wilson Arch near Moab, UT

I wasn't aware that Mesa Verde is on top of a pretty high hill (mesa?). We are at over seven thousand feet. and are staying in the park. Tomorrow we hope to take a tour or two, as that is the best way to see the cliff dwellings. Then we will have one more night in the park at the Far View Lodge where we are staying before we head eastward once again.