Steve relaxed for a few minutes at the bed and breakfast where we had a delicious breakfast and are ready to head out for new adventures. Steve called the Dodge dealership in Richfield and discussed our problem with the truck not starting. We figured we would have to drive over there and get a new key and then change our plans for the day. Luckily, the dealership said the way to fix the problem is to remove the bolts on the battery and then reconnect them again. That will reset the computer and then the key should work. That was done last night. So off we went south on the famous All American Highway 12. We had seen so much beautiful scenery yesterday that we couldn't even imagine that there was that much to see that would be spectacular! Well we were wrong. We were in for another day of gorgeous scenery. Within minutes we were in beautiful forests and climbing up the mountains. At the top of Boulder Mtn., 9600 feet in elevation, we saw snow and beautiful valley vistas. As we dropped down into the small town of Boulder, we were amazed that this town has existed since pioneer times and didn't even have electricity until 1953. They didn't pave the road from Torrey to Boulder, 37 rough miles, until 1985.
From Boulder we started climbing again and entered the Escalante National Monument area. The first phase of the road is like a thin ribbon with amazing canyon drop offs on each side. I don't know how they ever built that road. No wonder Boulder was isolated for so long. We passed the beginning of the Burr Trail and added that to our list of adventures we want to pursue.
Both indians and pioneers lived along the Escalante River in narrow valleys for centuries. It is amazing.
After we left the Escalante area, we were at the entrance to Bryce Canyon National Park. Once again, the vistas were breathtaking. They call these rock pillars hoodoos. They look like people clustered together and many of them look like castles to us. There are numerous hiking trails down into the canyons and throughout the hoodoos. We were content to hike to view points so we could see amazing views like this one.
We were photographers for several other tourists and then they took our photo here at Inspiration Point. We had to hike up through the snow but it was worth it.
This is called the Wall of Windows. Cool, isn't it?
This was called a bridge but it is really an arch. We were fairly close to it so we really liked this one.
This one really looks like a huge castle to me. Or perhaps a temple, right?
At the end of our visit through Bryce Canyon, we had lunch at the Famous Ruby's Inn. The guy owns the whole town and he sure knows how to cater to the foreign visitors. Everything is posted in French, German, Italian and English. There were many people speaking other languages and spending a fortune on items in the store.
We left the Bryce Canyon area and headed west through the Red Canyon area. Once again there were beautiful red rocks and green pines and junipers. The visitors' center was closed but everyone gets to go through two of these rock tunnels on the main highway which is Highway 12. I guess they were made from rocks in the area but didn't occur naturally.
We were so happy that we were able to continue our travels through Boulder, Escalante, etc. We were surrounded by such beauty all day. It is truly God's Country because only God could the world this beautiful!
Steve relaxed for a few minutes at the bed and breakfast where we had a delicious breakfast and are ready to head out for new adventures. Steve called the Dodge dealership in Richfield and discussed our problem with the truck not starting. We figured we would have to drive over there and get a new key and then change our plans for the day. Luckily, the dealership said the way to fix the problem is to remove the bolts on the battery and then reconnect them again. That will reset the computer and then the key should work. That was done last night. So off we went south on the famous All American Highway 12. We had seen so much beautiful scenery yesterday that we couldn't even imagine that there was that much to see that would be spectacular! Well we were wrong. We were in for another day of gorgeous scenery. Within minutes we were in beautiful forests and climbing up the mountains. At the top of Boulder Mtn., 9600 feet in elevation, we saw snow and beautiful valley vistas. As we dropped down into the small town of Boulder, we were amazed that this town has existed since pioneer times and didn't even have electricity until 1953. They didn't pave the road from Torrey to Boulder, 37 rough miles, until 1985. 
From Boulder we started climbing again and entered the Escalante National Monument area. The first phase of the road is like a thin ribbon with amazing canyon drop offs on each side. I don't know how they ever built that road. No wonder Boulder was isolated for so long. We passed the beginning of the Burr Trail and added that to our list of adventures we want to pursue.
Both indians and pioneers lived along the Escalante River in narrow valleys for centuries. It is amazing.
After we left the Escalante area, we were at the entrance to Bryce Canyon National Park. Once again, the vistas were breathtaking. They call these rock pillars hoodoos. They look like people clustered together and many of them look like castles to us. There are numerous hiking trails down into the canyons and throughout the hoodoos. We were content to hike to view points so we could see amazing views like this one.
We were photographers for several other tourists and then they took our photo here at Inspiration Point. We had to hike up through the snow but it was worth it. 
This is called the Wall of Windows. Cool, isn't it?
This was called a bridge but it is really an arch. We were fairly close to it so we really liked this one.
This one really looks like a huge castle to me. Or perhaps a temple, right?
At the end of our visit through Bryce Canyon, we had lunch at the Famous Ruby's Inn. The guy owns the whole town and he sure knows how to cater to the foreign visitors. Everything is posted in French, German, Italian and English. There were many people speaking other languages and spending a fortune on items in the store.
We left the Bryce Canyon area and headed west through the Red Canyon area. Once again there were beautiful red rocks and green pines and junipers. The visitors' center was closed but everyone gets to go through two of these rock tunnels on the main highway which is Highway 12. I guess they were made from rocks in the area but didn't occur naturally.
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Looks like you two are having quite the adventures. Beautiful scenery for sure!
Val and I actually drove down the Burr Trail. I thought we were going to fall off the mountain because the road is so narrow.
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