Day 4: Bryce Canyon Continued

Image: Hoodoos at Bryce Point

Sunrise point was our first and very impressive stop at Bryce. The wildlife was very tame making it almost impossible to leave this observation point. This woodpecker paid no attention to us no matter how closely we approached it.

Image: Woodpecker
Woodpecker

Bryce Point

Eager to see more landscapes, we moved on to the next destination on the Bryce Canyon map – Bryce Point.

Image: Bryce Point hoodoos
Bryce Point greeted us with myriads of hoodoos arranged in circular patterns.
Image: Bryce Point hoodoos
Bryce Point Hoodoos
Image: Bryce Point
Arches and hoodoos at Bryce Point
Image: Bryce Point hoodoos
Orderly arrangements of the hoodoos at Bryce Point
Image: Bryce Point hoodoos
Bryce Point Hoodoos

Paria View

Paria View was the next stop. It has its own different character.

Image: Paria View
Paria View
Image: Paria View
Paria View

National Bridge

Another impressive spot was the National Bridge.

Image: National Bridge, Bryce Canyon
National Bridge

Agua Canyon

Another view from Bryce Canyon. Agua Canyon is smaller and just as spectacular as the rest.

Image: Bryce Canyon, Agua Canyon
Agua Canyon View
Image: Agua Canyon
Hoodoos at Agua Canyon
Image: Frozen streams at Agua Canyon
Frozen streams at Agua Canyon

Maybe these streams are the reason for the canyon’s name?

Image: The Rabbit Hoodoo at Agua Canyon
The Rabbit (aka Backpacker) Hoodoo in Agua Canyon

Ponderosa Canyon

Ravens are so tame in Bryce Canyon. They follow your car as you drive between viewpoints. This raven flew along with our minivan.

Image: Raven at Bryce Canyon
Raven

But, we are here to look at the views. Ponderosa Canyon was amazing! It looks like a deep vertical chasm.

Image: Ponderosa Canyon
Image: Ponderosa Canyon of Bryce

Black Birch Canyon

We didn’t see any black birches here. The canyon is a great example that Bryce is not really a canyon, but rather an escarpment.

Image: A long escarpment of Black Birch Canyon
A long escarpment of Black Birch Canyon
Image: Black Birch Canyon wall
Black Birch Canyon wall
Image: Hoodoos at Black Birch Canyon
Image: Hoodoos at Black Birch Canyon

Yovimpa Point

Last, but not least stop at Bryce is the majestic Yovimpa Point. The fresh snow and contrasting pines made it even more beautiful.

Image: Yovimpa Point of Bryce Canyon
Yovimpa Point

Leaving Bryce Canyon

Inspired by the views and vast spaces of Bryce Canyon, we reluctantly head toward the exit. The day was well spent. Our ship cat is comfy on her dashboard and looking forward to getting back to our Escalante campsite.

Image: enjoying the ride

Tired and happy, we are ready for some food and rest. The next day brings more adventures.

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