Bryce Canyon, Utah

We woke this morning to the pitter-patter of rain on the roof! Serves us right for the chuckling last night as we watched the Victoria weather forecast!

As the morning progressed things didn't improve any but we decided to press on exploring anyway.

Highway 12, the road that takes us to the turn off to Bryce Canyon runs through Red Canyon--with it's own interesting rock formations, in a couple of instances the road runs through the rock itself.

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Red Canyon


















Bryce Canyon National Park

From some of the viewpoints, on clear days, the horizon is some 250 miles away; visibility only being limited by the curvature of the earth!

Rainbow Point is at the end of the road in Bryce Canyon National Park. They suggested that we drive to the end first and visit the various viewpoints on the way down, which is what we did. The photos are more or less in that order.

Even though it was mid week in October and the weather was not conducive to out door activity the park was fairly busy--there were several people at each stop. We hate to think what traffic would be in mid summer.
















These hardy guys were discussing whether or nor they should re-think their clothing choice!











Some of these photos may be attached to the wrong sign, but won't be far off. Sometimes we snapped the sign before taking the pictures and sometime after!

















In spite of all the information and notices about not feeding the wildlife people obviously do. This fellow perched right beside Gillian looking for a handout.







This formation was immense. The picture doesn't do justice to its majesty or vibrancy of its colours.




























Did I mention that it was cold? We use this thermometer in Mexico to make sure the dogs are not too hot. We can peek in the window to check the temperature with out disturbing them. Art decided to hang the outside sensor out the car window while we were parked at one of the view points to see if was as cold as it felt. It was.




































Fuel in Beaver Utah; 203.3 litres, $147.00 US