Another wonderful day, this one at Bryce Canyon

Hi there,

Well, we had another wonderful day checking out the south western part of Utah on Tuesday. This time, we went to Bryce Canyon. The big surprise to the trip to Bryce canyon was the little known Red Canyon. Red Canyon is an area you travel through on your way to Bryce canyon from the Glendale area. As you travel down Utah 12 from higway 89 on your way to Bryce canyon, you come across this amazing area of red rocks and Hoodoo's that make up Red canyon. We didn't stop and check this area out until we were on our way back from Bryce canyon, 'cause we didn't want to miss out on anything about Bryce canyon. But we did check it out on the way back. The only problem was, that when we got headed back, the Red Canyon visitors center was closed. So, if you are ever out this way, be sure to check out the Red Canyon visitors center on the way to Bryce canyon.

Bryce canyon is also a national park, like Zion is, and they have a bus system that takes you in and out of Bryce canyon. We found the area very interesting. The way the rangers explained it to us is, Bryce canyon is what Zion looked like hundreds of thousands of years ago. And Zion is what the Grand Canyon looked like hundreds of thousands of years ago. Or in other words, Bryce is the child to Zion and the Grand canyon is the parent to Zion so to speak. At Bryce canyon, all three points that look out over Bryce Canyon are all beautiful in their own right, but they all look down on the same area, so it's kind of like if you have seen one view point you have seen them all. However, if you are in really great shape, we would suggest you hike one of the trails down into the Hoodoo's.

However, if your shape could use some improvement, then hike around the Hoodoo's at Red canyon as Carol and I did. I think that is why Carol and I enjoyed Red canyon so much, it's because we could get right up among the Hoodoo's without killing our selves. Both canyons however should be on your 'Must see' list!

We had our first lousy meal on the trip. We at a place called Fosters Family resturaunt. There were a number of positive reviews on Yelp for this place, but we are thinking it was employees leaving those reviews. The food was edible, but not great.

Well, today, we are off to Best Friends animal Sanctuary for a tour around this facility.

Happy camping! - Eric and Carol -