We left Arches and drove to Richfield for the night.
I was getting used to seeing the Mountains on the horizon. They were so fascinating to watch and wonder how we would go through/over them.
We went out to dinner and this is the sight that greeted us. Of course the moon appeared much larger to the naked eye.
The next day we drove to Bryce Canyon National Park. You did not need a reservation - but most of the park was closed due to snow. We did however get to see a wonderful canyon. I would have like to hike on the bottom - not on the sides or rim of the canyon.
First we drove through red rocks and tunnels.
There was a short paved path, so my husband was able to see the canyon too. Yes we found more snow! But it was warmish - like mid 40's. Perfect hiking weather. I would have needed my snowshoes. Didn't think to pack them.
The view did not disappoint. There is a trail that starts at the top and has switchbacks down - there were boot tracks, even though the sign said 'trail closed'.
I would love to go back there some day and hike.
He loves to be right near the edge to see it all.
It actually was neat to see it in the winter. Kids of all ages were climbing around the rim with yak tracks and some with snowshoes. I can't imagine being here in the heat of the summer. An incredible work of art that nature made.
