Tag: Bryce Canyon

At Farview Point, we enjoyed the view, but due to the weather, we chose not to do the quarter-mile hike up to Piracy Point which is also at this stop.  Munchkin got out of the truck, quickly looked, and scurried back to the comfort of the truck. Next up on the schedule is Natural Bridge.

By the time we arrived at this location, Munchkin was too cold to want to get out of the truck, so she decided to enjoy the view from the comfort of the truck. Next stop… Farview Point.

The winds are now picking up, and Munchkin and I are getting a bit chilly.  Our hoodies aren’t quite cutting it now, so we decide to pull out the jackets.  D is laughing at us because we have our hoods up trying to protect our ears from the cold wind. Interesting tidbit… Paria is a Paiute word meaning “water with elk” or “water with mud.” (from Your Guide to Zion and Bryce Canyon National Parks) Our next stop will be Swamp Canyon.

A short hike takes us up to Bryce Point which is filled with HooDoos, grottos, and arches.  The sun decided to peak out a bit at this stop. With the clouds beginning to roll back in, we head over to our next stop, Paria View.

By the time we reached Inspiration Point, the clouds had really started to roll in over the area.  We started to feel our first rain drops. A few rain drops would not keep us from continuing on.  Unfortunately, at this point in our tour of Bryce Canyon, Munchkin started to feel worse.  For some time, she kept a smile on her face and tried to stay positive.  With the beginning of the rain, her resolve started to waver, but she decided that she wanted to keep going. So, our next stop will be Bryce Point.