Day 11 Bryce Canyon National Park

A view from the Most Beautiful Trail of Sinking Ship

"The tilted rocks of the Sinking Ship impart an impression of geologic unrest to viewers, and rightly so. These rocks are a reminder of the tectonic activity that began 15 million years ago, raising the Paunsaugunt Plateau to its present elevation and dragging sections of rock along the faults, resulting in the tilt we see today. Earthquakes in recent years remind us that Earth is constantly adjusting and that activity along those faults continues, although in relatively minor magnitudes."  NPS.gov website

Day 10 National Parks - The Most Beautiful Trail In The World

Bryce Canyon - View from the Most Beautiful Trail in the World

When I stopped at the Visitor's Center, the map claimed this to be the Most Beautiful Trail in the World.  It certainly was gorgeous.  And it's length of 3 miles should not have been a big deal for me since I do that daily.  But what I don't typically do is the 500+ feet down AND then back UP.  My legs were definitely burning when I stopped to take this shot half way back up the trail.

Day 9 National Parks - Bryce Canyon

Bryce Canyon is known for its "hoodoos" where erosion has shaped the rock into amazing spires, fins, and pinnacles.  The Paiute Indians, believed that the hoodoos are ancient "Legend People" who were turned to stone as punishment for bad deeds.  If you were going to be turned to stone, this is a beautiful place to be.