Bryce Canyon National Park, a sprawling reserve in southern Utah. The park was established in 1928 with a total land area of 35,835 acres.

This place blows you away from the moment you arrive. When it was made God took the template of the Grand Canyon and let someone under influence make the final designs.

Hoodoos is the name crimson-colored, spire-shaped rock formations.

The contrast of reds and orange against the green pines is simply amazing.

It seemed like every step I took was picture worthy.

This picture is the most necessary of any on this post. Clearly I am ahead of the others by many steps and I pride myself on how much better shape I am in than the other people around me. This final stretch of hike was killer! It is a winding, grueling, hands above your head march straight up hill. It is pure hell and your legs will be on fire to prove it.

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For more information go to the national park website at https://www.nps.gov/brca/index.htm.

Map of Bryce Canyon