Bryce Canyon Rim

August 14

Bryce Canyon Early Evening

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Today was going to be our day at Bryce, but we were worried we were rushing it, so we decided to take our time getting there today, and make tomorrow our main day there instead.  We checked out of the Desert Pearl and got breakfast at MeMe's Cafe.  It was our second visit; we returned for more crepes and waffles.

The drive to Bryce from Springdale took us three hours, 11-2.  It's supposed to take 1:45, but it takes some time to get through Zion, and we stopped for some pictures, and for the better part of an hour at the rock shops in Orderville.  The scenery on the way was beautiful and Red Canyon gave us a little flavor of what was ahead of us in Bryce.

You're now encouraged, though not required, to take a shuttle bus into Bryce, which we did.  We had some snacks on the rim, and then hiked Queen's Garden and the Navajo Loop.  Bryce was as magical as we remembered it, and the kids loved the fairyland and pink drip castle scenery.  Really great.  There will be more of this tomorrow.

There was a 3-4 foot snake waiting for the bus.  We think it was a non-venomous gopher snake (we figure junior outdoor ranger Will can verify).  The posted picture was taken by Brady who ran in front of it like it was a mouse snapping away with the camera.

Disco Time