A highlight and at times the low light (for the kids) was a five mile hike down into the canyon starting at Navajo Loop Trail to the Queens Garden Trail and finishing up at Sunset. When we descended into the canyon we really felt like we were on another planet. Harper thought a couple of times she couldn't take another step, but....she prevailed with the help of a short piggy back ride from Super Hero Dad!
We were really proud of the kids for persevering and making it to the other side since we didn't plan on this long of a hike. To be honest....we misunderstood the map....yet again, but in the end we were glad since we saw so much more of the canyon and felt like we really accomplished something BIG!
The second highlight was of course Jack and Harper getting their 3rd Junior Ranger badge!
Next up: Zion National Park
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| On the way to the park |
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| Bryce Amphitheater |
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| What we call the 'Castle' formation |
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| On our way down the canyon... |
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| The 'habitrail' into the canyon...the beginning of our hike |
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| Look in the middle of the picture and you can see the winding habitrail |
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| Looking up from the bottom of the canyon |
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| Super Hero Dad |
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| More habitrail going down...down...down |
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| A natural tunnel |
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| The light at the end of the tunnel |
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| Can you see the white eagle (or owl) depending on what your angle is of the view. |
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| The Sentinel on the Navajo Loop Trail |
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| A much needed rest on a much appreciated log |
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| A tired Harper with many hoodoo friends in the back cheering her on. |
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| Super Hero dad giving harper a piggy back ride |
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| Almost there.... |
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| The last quarter mile. Can you see the 'poodle' formation on your left? |
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| Our 'welcome back tree friend' |
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| "WE DID IT! WE REALLY DID IT!!" |
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| The swearing in of two Bryce Canyon Junior Rangers!!! |
