Bryce Canyon National Park

Some people believe that you can learn a good deal about both the history and future by staring into the depths of a large canyon. Our heroes traveled to Bryce Canyon National Park in Utah to get a glimpse of what might lay in their path for the rest of their quest.

The future looks to be made of a pit filled with spiky redish sandstone. That could be interpreted as a dark omen for their future travels.

Or…

Root Beer Bottle Candies

Japanese Chocolate Pocky Sticks

Bacon

Can you tell that we were thinking about food while looking back at our pictures from Bryce? We drove from Bryce to Salt Lake City without stopping for dinner.

Mount Zion National Park: Angel’s Landing

On a reconnaissance mission we had to climb the heavens to get a better view of America. We found the amazing view we were looking for on the Angel’s Landing hike at Mount Zion National Park in Springdale, Utah.

We slept well under the stars in our large 8 person tent after filling up on Polygamy Porter, a Utah microbrew (Why have just one?), and smores around the campfire. The next morning we woke up prepared for a 5 mile that hike took us up 1800 feet via non-stop switchbacks and required all of our agility while traversing climbs up 3 foot wide paths with death looming in the form of a 6300 foot fall on either side. We pulled ourselves up the mountain at times using chains nailed into the rock. The top of Angel’s Landing provided a place for us to take a quick nap in the sun and appreciate one of the many beautifully serene places our country has to offer. Recharged with sun and sandwiches we took a few more pictures from our high perch on the mountain that we used to plot our course north through Utah.

Thanks to Tim and Troy for recommending the park and hike.