Yearly Archives: 2026

Visiting Fairyland Canyon in Bryce Canyon National Park

Fairyland Canyon is at an elevation of 7,758 feet. This was our final stop along the Scenic Southern Drive.

The Fairyland Loop trail begins here. It is 8 miles long, has a 1,900 feet elevation gain, and is rated strenuous.

It is recommended that you hike the trail in a counterclockwise direction.

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Posted in Cross Country Road Trip, Destinations, Utah


Visiting Inspiration Point in Bryce Canyon National Park

Inspiration Point, in Bryce Canyon National Park, Utah, has three viewing areas …. lower, mid and upper.

The lower viewpoint is level with the parking lot, which has enough parking for 30-40 cars. This overlook is also located along the shuttle stop.

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Posted in Cross Country Road Trip, Destinations, Utah


Sheep Creek and Swamp Canyon ~ Paria Canyon ~ Bryce Point ~ Bryce Canyon National Park, Utah

Along the Scenic Southern Drive in Bryce Canyon National Park, there are nine stunning viewpoints.

We had already stopped at Rainbow Point, Black Birch Canyon and Ponderosa Point, as well as, Agua Canyon,

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Agua Canyon ~ Natural Bridge ~ Farview Point ~ Bryce Canyon National Park, Utah

Along the Scenic Southern Drive in Bryce Canyon National Park, there are nine stunning viewpoints.

We had already stopped at Rainbow Point, Black Birch Canyon and Ponderosa Point. Our next stop was Agua Canyon. This viewpoint is wheelchair accessible and is an 8,800 ft.

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Black Birch Canyon and Ponderosa Point in Bryce Canyon National Park

After driving to the end of Park Road (UT-63) to see Rainbow Point, we headed back north, through the entire park, stopping at 9 separate scenic overlooks.

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Our first stop was Black Birch Canyon at 8,750 feet. 

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Rainbow Point in Bryce Canyon National Park

Rainbow Point is located at the southern end of Bryce Canyon Road in Bryce Canyon National Park, Utah.

At 9115 feet, it is one of the highest elevations in the park.

You can access the Bristlecone Pine Loop trail from here.

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Posted in Cross Country Road Trip, Destinations, Utah


Hiking the Queen’s Garden Trail and Navajo Loop

Bryce Canyon National Park spans 35,835 acres. It is open year-round, 24/7.

We started our adventure at Sunrise Point located off the Rim Trail between Shuttle Stops 12 and 13. There are parking lots located here as well, but this is a popular spot, and they fill up quickly.

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