After sleeping in as long as we could, we eased into the day and finished setting up our campsite, which would be home for the next two nights. With no rush to be anywhere, we enjoyed a relaxing brunch of fresh grilled potatoes and chicken before heading out to explore.

Once brunch was finished, we put up the canopy, packed up our gear, and made our way into the park for the day’s adventure.

Our first stop was Sunrise Point and Sunset Point, an area we had missed during our last visit. This time, we were determined to experience it properly, so we headed down into the canyon on the Wall Street Trail before looping back up through the Queens Garden Trail. The nearly three-mile hike took us all the way to the canyon floor and back again, giving us incredible up-close views of the famous Hoodoos. Seeing the towering rock formations from below was an entirely different experience than viewing them from the rim.

By the time we made it back to the top, we were definitely feeling the miles. We stopped at the visitor center to cool down, grab a park map, and explore some of the exhibits before continuing our drive through the park.

From there, we made the scenic 18-mile drive to Rainbow Point at the far end of the park. Along the way, we stopped at several overlooks, each offering a different perspective of the canyon and endless layers of colorful rock formations stretching into the distance.

Our final stop of the evening was Inspiration Point. After taking in the incredible views, we decided it would be the perfect place for Tuesday’s hike.

As the sun began to set, we headed back to camp, fired up the grill for hamburgers, sliced up some apples for a simple dessert, and settled in for a well-earned night of rest after a full day exploring the beauty of Bryce Canyon.