Redwood National Park

The redwoods are absolutely awe-inspiring!  I have wanted to see them for a really long time and the experience definitely did not disappoint!

I was not really prepared for how absolutely massive these trees are and the pictures really do not do them justice (I had to pose next to one to show the scale).  I also really loved all of the ferns growing on the trees.  Seeing these trees exceeded all of my expectations!

Bryce Canyon National Park 2024

After driving through Zion I kept going on Highway 89 to Bryce Canyon (it is a really pretty drive and takes about two hours).  Unlike Zion, Bryce Canyon was absolutely packed and there was nowhere to park at Sunrise Point or Bryce Point.  I was able to stop at all of the other viewpoints and to find a parking spot at Rainbow Point to walk around so I'm calling it good!

I really loved seeing the snow against the red rocks!  This was a fun weekend road trip and I thoroughly enjoyed both Tuacahn and the national parks!  My next road trip will be to Washington for my niece's wedding later this month!

Zion National Park 2024

Zion is one of my favorite places on Earth and, whenever I am in St. George, I usually drive home through the park.  I hadn't planned on doing that this trip but I woke up early yesterday morning and got packed up very quickly so I spontaneously decided to make the detour.  I am so glad that I did because the temperature was perfect and the park wasn't very crowded.  It has been a long time since I really explored or hiked but I do enjoy driving through because it reminds me of all the times my family visited during my childhood.

It was a really nice morning in the park, especially since it wasn't crowded and I could pull into all of the viewpoints to get a closer look at the formations!