Day 19 - Kanab to Bryce Canyon to Grand Canyon

It’s off to Bryce Canyon National Park.    I’m hoping that it hasn’t snowed too much there.  The drives are scary enough on dry roads – I drank my Tazo “calm” tea this morning – let’s hope it works.

The weather held out that we were able to visit the park although some of the roads were closed.  They had predicted 10 – 20 inches in some of the higher elevations.  The 4 overlooks on the scenic drive were opened and so worth the trip.  We did a little hiking to get to some of the points which was interesting with the snow and dressed in sneakers.  Next time I’ll bring hiking boots and it might help if I up the elevation on the treadmill at Planet Fitness.  The elevation was 8800 feet, the temperature 24, and the winds a bit gusty but I understand why Dad said that this was his favorite.  The hoodoos were amazing – I’ll let you google that one.  I was also thinking of our Moms and Pete as so many of our hikes have not been hip or knee friendly.  Instead of trying to describe Bryce I’ll let the pictures so the talking although it is hard to do justice to any of these natural wonders.

Next we headed toward the Grand Canyon.  Kudos to Ron for driving all these miles through some really difficult conditions.  Sorry Chris I think I left some dents in the door handle by hanging on during our snowy drive around the Canyon Rim.  We found a hotel close to the South Rim and will take off for the park in the morning weather permitting. 

A view when we were driving

Get ready Chris we’re getting close.