Breakfast and Willis Creek

This morning was our first experience preparing (Jan) and serving (Fred) breakfast.  Keith and Sandy were on hand as a safety net and, despite our nervousness, all went well.   I think we'll do fine on our own next time.

Cleaning duties were much lighter than usual and we were finished by 10:30. Serendipitious because the weather hasn't been this good for hiking in over a week.  Ideal conditions (upper 60's, partly sunny) + the whole afternoon off =great opportunity! 

We had planned to hike Cottonwood Canyon Narrows but the ranger at the Grand Staircase-Esclante National Monument (GSENM) visitor center said parts of the access road were impassable due to recent rain and suggested Willis Creek as an alternative.  It's a perfect 'starter' hike for those wanting to explore slot canyons since it doesn't require climbing, rappeling or swimming.  

Colorful rocks



Obligatory tree picture





Petroglyphs (1)





Petroglyphs (2)




Petroglphs (3)





Powell Point rises far above the green Bryce Valley.