Woke up to temps in the teens with snow on the bike and decided a long breakfast was in order. The temperature rapidly climbed and soon we were on our way into Bryce. We decided to ride clear to the end of the road climbing up to about 9000 feet then head back down stopping at the viewpoints along the way.
The park is indescribable in it's beauty and it's varied scenery. The colors of the rock with pines and some snow was breathtaking. I would love to return and take some of the hikes available in the park that wind among the tall spires known as hoodoos that rise as silent sentrys from the canyon floor.
After stopping for lunch it was almost three o'clock before we headed on down the road on another "Scenic Byway". Headed into the mountain pass towards Cedar City and Zion National Park. Stopping for a quick break we found a group of German tourists on Harleys also touring around southern Utah. We then headed up a 9900 foot pass and from the top you could look down on snow covered meadows with campgrounds closed for the season. This road had just recently reopened with evidence of numerous winter rocks slides.
Pulled into Cedar City found a Best Western and called it day. Not a lot of miles but still a great day finished it it off with a good dinner.
At one point today we were on a road and saw a sign that said Phoenix 450 miles. I realized that I was only an easy days ride from home geographically but I'm still several days away mentally.
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Your Grandson is REALLY looking forward to you coming home, sorry Dad! Sounds like a good day filled with good food (and scenery) :)
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