Hi

As regards Bryce Canyon NP, there is The Lodge at Bryce Canyon within the park, and it’s only open from the end of March to the beginning of November. It’s the only such facility within the park and has lodging, food and shopping. It’s located very close to the Rim Trail. It’s going to cost $$$ though, with rooms about $175, Studios $139 and the cabins (have to be seen to believed) at $202. Great Native American jewelry, etc. in their shop (also $$$), the only part of the complex we have experienced - we have used both campgrounds (North and Sunset) tho! The Lodge has a shuttle that goes to the standard viewpoints and they have horseback trips

Everything else is a “fur piece” from Bryce’s entrance. There are two Best Westerns a little more than a mile from the entrance. Can’t say much about the dining facilities as we cooked our own food. Remember to BYOB, as this part of Utah is dry country and the state liquor stores are pretty slim on your secret sin. <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/cloud.gif" alt="" />

If you’re so inclined, visit Bryce in the winter (but only North Campground is open then) - Silent City in the snow and the Amphitheater are not easily forgotten. If you are in decent shape, the Under the Rim Trail is spectacular and lets you see Queen Victoria up close and personal. We haven’t done the whole thing tho (a full 23 miles). Go to the end of the road to see the 1600 year-old Bristlecone pines. Also a great place for star buffs because of the dark skies. <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/handshake.gif" alt="" />

Peace
Dugg & Chris
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