Bryce Canyon & Zion National Park are two separate parks. They are 90 minutes (roughly 75 miles) apart. We visited Bryce on the first day, and then Zion on the second day. Both of them offer shuttle buses, allowing you to park your vehicle once, and then get off and on the shuttle at your own pace.
Booking.comBryce Canyon’s Hoodoos
Since we are traveling with kiddos, it was very important that we have paved walkways for the stroller. We tried to put the baby in a backpack, and that worked for a while, but eventually, it’s ever-so-handy to have some wheels!
Bryce Canyon did not disappoint! They had sidewalks and railings that stretched well into the canyon, offering spectacular views!
Zion National Park
Zion National Park also had a very nice walkway that escorted us from the beginning, all the way to the very end! Speaking of the end, we had a nice surprise waiting for us!
The terrain flattened out and allowed us to access the water! That’s right! The cool creek is accessible at the end of the trail! Well, technically, twas the middle, since we still had to hike back! It was very refreshing, regardless!
The Petting Zoo
As we were leaving Zion National Park, we stopped at the Fort Zion Souvenir Store in Virgin, UT. From the street, we saw some sort of “miniature town” but to see all the details, it was necessary to stop! Turns out, it was a petting zoo! The cute little buildings were facades; for aesthetics!
The animals perked up their ears, looking for the carrots I had purchased inside. They had plenty of shade and clean water, even on a hot day in July.
Next Stop is Vegas!
After a long day hiking Zion National Park, we went back to our hotel in Cedar City, UT to enjoy the pool! Tomorrow, we will take the 2.5-hour drive into Las Vegas. This is as far west as we will go. After that, we begin traveling eastward, even if it’s slowly.