Bryce Ntl Pk--Bryce Pt Sunrise & Scenic Viewpoints

BRYCE NATIONAL PARK

"Series of natural amphitheaters sunk into pink cliffs and filled with delicate red rock 'hoodoos'. Delicately colored spires, fins, and mazes haunt our imagination and beckon us to explore them more closely."

Sunrise over Bryce Amphitheater--Bryce Pt

Sunrise making Hoodoos Bright Gold

Bryce Point for Sunrise

"The most brilliant hues come alive at sunrise and sunset."

Just as we were walking to the Point, a tour bus full of people arrive. So much for peaceful. Spent an hour here photographing the illumination of the hoodoos, which constantly changed as the sun rose. The incredible beauty almost made us forget the wind and finger-numbing cold.

Chilly Morning for Sunrise at Bryce Point

Remarkable Colors at Sunrise--Bryce Point

Light Hitting Bottom Hoodoos--Bryce Point

Keeps Getting Better--Bryce Point

Can't Stop Taking Pictures--Bryce Point

"Grottos"--Bryce Point

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Paria and Sunset Viewpoints

Still good color from rising sun.

Sunset Point

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Bryce Canyon Lodge

Bryce Lodge for breakfast.
Food just ok--buffet; breakfast burrito with peach salsa.
Nice fire in lobby fireplace.
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Visitor Center
20-min film "Shadows of Time"
This place sure has changed since we were here 30+ years ago. So many more people.
The maps, GUIDE pamphlet, and the ranger services the national parks provide are remarkable!
Educational exhibits with geological explanations about the formation of the area.
The Paiute legend even more interesting: "The rock figures were people turned to stone by angry gods."

Scenic Drive Viewpoints:

Did like GUIDE suggested; drove to end of 18-mile scenic drive; then stopped at each of the 14 viewpoints on way back, which meant all right turns.