Day 5
We left out of Colorado a bit late...around noon time.
It is about 400 miles from Ouray to where we're staying in-between Bryce Canyon Nat. Park and Zion Nat. Park. So we stopped a little over halfway there. Just finished up supper and doing a bit of work on the computer... ![]() ...this is the sunset from the doorway where we are staying. ![]() Got up this morning and made it to our next stop mid-afternoon. ![]() Got some more work done, and excited about the ride to and thru Bryce Canyon tomorrow. Starting out early, Mary In The Mirror... ![]() It's about an hour ride from our base camp to Bryce. The road is fun and it it GOOD to be Back on the Bike! ![]() Whoa! My mirrors are dirty! ![]() Turning off 89 toward Bryce... ![]() Not long before we're rolling thru Red Canyon in Dixie National Forest... ![]() A look back at the tunnel we just rode thru. ![]() At the entrance to Bryce Canyon National Park...Free entrance for everyone today! ![]() We're in the Park now. Mary In The Mirror- ![]() It's about 20 miles from the entrance to the end of the park road... ![]() ...since 99% of the good views are on the return side of the road, we are just going to roll all the way to the end, enjoying the curvy road... ![]() ...then, on the way back we'll be stopping at all the scenic overlooks. A look back... ![]() ...and a look ahead. This is another FUN Road if you like the curves. ![]() ![]() Ok, the navigation shows we're almost at the end of the road... ![]() ...eek, look at all those people. Nope. Just gonna turn around, don't need to be near that many folks. ![]() Headed back-Now for the sights! ![]() First stop. Did not even have to get off the trike. Just pulled up to the edge of the road. ![]() And still more, right from the edge of the road. Absolutely Stunning! ![]() Got off the Trike for a bit more of a look around... ![]() ...View caught while riding to the next scenic overlook. ![]() Black Birch Canyon... ![]() ...what a view! ![]() Natural Bridge, maybe the most famous of the overlooks... ![]() ...no telling how many photos Mary has taken here over the years. She does not get tired of it. ![]() ![]() Riding between scenic overlooks. (btw, I am not showing all of the scenic overlooks. There are far better ones available on the interweb via google searches...just showing a few highlights of what we saw that day) ![]() We stopped here along the side of the woods...making this our own private scenic overlook. (plus, we both had to pee. lol ) ![]() After taking care of business, we walked out to the edge... ![]() ...pic Mary took while I was taking a pic of her. ![]() |
Headed back to the trike from the cliffs edge...

...after 100 yards or so, we can barely see it.

At our next scenic outlook...

...Farview Point...

...there is a bit of smoke in the air...

...but still good visibility.

We stopped at this trailhead, with no bear spray.

Discussed who could run faster...lol...

...looked around a bit more...

...then headed back to the bike for...


...after 100 yards or so, we can barely see it.

At our next scenic outlook...

...Farview Point...

...there is a bit of smoke in the air...

...but still good visibility.

We stopped at this trailhead, with no bear spray.


Discussed who could run faster...lol...

...looked around a bit more...

...then headed back to the bike for...

...the next scenic outlook. This is a fantastic National Park, both for riding and for the views!

View at 50 mph-

The sights are so amazing here. Mary took hundreds of photos. I'm just going to post a few more to give a feel. This is a place to visit if you can.

Another overlook...

This gives just a little feel of how vast it is!

Ok, we're gonna head back. 3 deer in this pic, 2 of them looking at us on the TG as we ride by.

Out of the park now, riding thru Red Canyon...

...and the tunnel again.

Galaxy Bike Motel. We've stayed here 3 times over the last 15 years. It is in Hatch, Utah, about 1/2 way between Bryce Canyon and Zion National Park.
Mike has it up for sale now. He has a Motorcycle shop, a Cafe and a Motel with each room having a different Harley Theme.
There are some more pictures of the place, including inside one of the Harley Rooms, from our 2016 Ride Report at this link- https://www.dkcustomproducts.com/acl...-continued.htm

Back at Camp!

Tomorrow we ride into Zion National Park!!!

View at 50 mph-

The sights are so amazing here. Mary took hundreds of photos. I'm just going to post a few more to give a feel. This is a place to visit if you can.

Another overlook...

This gives just a little feel of how vast it is!

Ok, we're gonna head back. 3 deer in this pic, 2 of them looking at us on the TG as we ride by.

Out of the park now, riding thru Red Canyon...

...and the tunnel again.

Galaxy Bike Motel. We've stayed here 3 times over the last 15 years. It is in Hatch, Utah, about 1/2 way between Bryce Canyon and Zion National Park.
Mike has it up for sale now. He has a Motorcycle shop, a Cafe and a Motel with each room having a different Harley Theme.
There are some more pictures of the place, including inside one of the Harley Rooms, from our 2016 Ride Report at this link- https://www.dkcustomproducts.com/acl...-continued.htm

Back at Camp!

Tomorrow we ride into Zion National Park!!!