As we left Zion, we drove out the East Entrance. We were not allowed to come in this way, although it would have been much shorter of a distance for us. The reason was that our total length with camper and truck was over the limit of 50'. They are VERY strict on these limits from what we were told. So we had to take the long way around...up to Utah from Page, AZ, then back into AZ and then back up into Utah from Highway 9 and enter from Springdale. That seemed kind of strange for us, but after driving the route from inside the park to the East Entrance, we totally understood. The road is curvy, curvy, curvy..almost straight up and goes through a tunnel that is only about 14' high and just wide enough for two cars to pass each other. Plus the tunnel is about a mile long. We met some people in Page that we saw again when we got here and they came in that way...their total limit was about 45'! Max was sure glad he didn't have to pull the camper on this road!! You can see what I mean by the following pictures...
On our way, we noticed what seemed like a "tunnel to nowhere"! We just could not figure out what it was. . .
After we were in the tunnel, THEN we figured it out! This was one of the WINDOWS in the tunnel. Of course, that seemed strange to us since there are signs that say "do not stop in the tunnel", so how would you see out these windows? Oh well, it made for interesting conversation. Before I get to the actual trip in Bryce Canyon, here are a few pictures of the east end of Zion Park.
The road going up to Bryce Canyon also goes through Red Canyon or Red Rock Canyon...can't remember exactly which name it was called, but it was really pretty. We also came across something we have been avoiding as much as possible...SNOW! There was only a little of it on the ground and it made for nice pictures.
I had been told by several people that Bryce Canyon National Park was a beautiful place, but that was an understatement! This place was amazing!! We both decided that we thought it was prettier than the Grand Canyon. Now, don't get me wrong...the Grand Canyon is wonderful also, but Bryce is more accessible. Well, I guess that is unless you want to walk down INTO the Grand Canyon. Since I don't think words would actually explain what we saw, I'll just let you see for yourself. Believe me, the pictures don't even begin to do this place justice!!!
The next was taken at the Natural Bridge stop...
Then we stopped at The Swamp Canyon Overlook. . .
But our favorite two stops were the Bryce Point and Sunset Point overlooks. . .
Hmmmmm....well, maybe our FAVORITE stop was the General Store on our way out...
As we came back into Zion, we saw many cars stopped along the road and this was why. .
Mountain Goats on the side of the mountain!
We decided this was one of our best days since we have been back on the road starting in August!! It's been great here, but now we are ready to head out to new territory. Tomorrow we head toward "Las Vegas, Baby!" We will be staying at the Military FamCamp at Nellis AFB. We will keep our money safely hidden!!
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