For my very first post, I thought I’d showcase Bryce Canyon National Park in Utah.

In 2008, a wonderful friend (whose photos I’m posting) and I camped at this park and did a great hike. We did the Navajo Trail which combined with the Queens Garden Trail for a total of  5.06 kms.

I can honestly say that this park was one of the most beautiful places I’ve ever been. My friend and I were doing a 3-month road trip and didn’t have plans to visit Utah, but we met a guy at the North Rim of the Grand Canyon National Park who just finished thru-hiking that Appalachian Trail, and he recommended we drive up to Utah.

Photo courtesy of Shanna Nozdryn

Photo courtesy of Shanna Nozdryn

Photo courtesy of Shanna Nozdryn

Photo courtesy of Shanna Nozdryn

Photo courtesy of Shanna Nozdryn

The switchback. Photo courtesy of Shanna Nozdryn

So glad we did! I remember the campground we stayed at being pretty awesome, and we went to a rodeo in town.

I have always said that I want to go back to Utah. What a beautiful state!