Bryce Canyon

We took Zarina on her first vacation to Bryce Canyon National Park. Brien has a friend who works there, and he hooked us up so we could stay in this cabin in the park for a really cheap rate.


This was my first visit to the park. Brien worked there for a few summers. (Ranger Park the Park Ranger.) I loved it. The scenery is beautiful and I could see why Brien was eager to return.
There weren't many babies there. Lots of people would point and talk when they saw us.


One of the hikes we went on was the Bristlecone Loop. When I think of Bristlecone I always think of the old trees that are twisted and have hardly any needles left. It was different to see the young, straight trees.


Zarina fell asleep on the Navajo Loop Trail, so we cushioned her head with a blanket. The hoodoo in the background is Thor's Hammer. It's interesting to note that this picture was taken by a Frenchman who didn't speak English. He didn't know that we spoke French, so he used gestures (without saying anything) to indicate he would take a picture of the three of us. Brien didn't understand the man's gestures at first, but after a moment they understood each other.

Poor baby, her hat would fall down and cover her face. We had to use it though because it has a chin strap. On the rim the winds rush at you and it's easy to lose your headwear.

On the rim.
Looking up at Brien and the baby. Those switchbacks can be killer.

Cute baby at dinner. We lost her cool shark bib when we were leaving and it didn't get turned in to the lost and found. Thankfully, it's part of a three-pack. I love these bibs, the velcro is strong, the shoulders are wide, and they are longer than the other bibs. We'll have to buy the "girl set" of the bibs next time we are by a Target.

We also visited Cedar Breaks National Park on our way back to Cedar City. We went on a short hike there so we could get Zarina another pin to add to her carrier.