Hiking Trip Day Two: Mossy Cave (Bryce Canyon)

 Day two started in the car, first for a short drive to a cute breakfast place that we almost skipped because it was in a gas station. We were glad we didn't (did I mention yet that we didn't have a bad meal the whole time?)

Then we drove about 90 minutes to the outskirts of Bryce Canyon National Park, where we hit a short but beautiful hike to Mossy Cave. 

One of the things we commented on all week was how varied not only the topography could be from park to park, but also the climate. A day after hiking in 97 degree heat, we were hiking past lingering snow. 

Syl enjoyed the mud. There is so much sediment in the rushing stream that it almost blends in with the rock.

Shortly in to the hike, Syl spied this rock formation high above us and asked if we could try to hike/climb up to it. Some of our best moments came "off-trail".

This was a lot steeper than maybe it looks in the photos. And the loose rock made it challenging for both of us.

The climb was worth it for this shot!

On the other side of the small canyon we could see the little "window" where Syl had sat.

The "Mossy Cave" was more icy than mossy.