we are traveling from Dallas Ft Worth on Thursday 10/16 to Albuquerque .. over night there to visit dear niece...leave there for Gallup and spend some time with relatives, time to catch the Navajo Museum in Window Rock...time there and then to possibly Page and camp on the beach of Lone Rock Friday night. ... the kicker is we are booked at Bryce on Sunday the 19th... that leaves a full Saturday free.....what to do to spend quality travel and time till Bryce check in ... we hope to arrive Sunday morning in Bryce and do the hikes and rest at the lodge that night...we are in a cabin with 2 beds and fireplace...any imputs on the cabin ?? ....we have interest in Navajo Nt Monument....done Monument Valley....thought about Cottonwood Road.... travel a loop somehow on 12 ??? ... after Bryce we head to condo in Bryans Head... then to Zion to camp and tour the park .. we have trail ready 4x4 Grand Cherokee with full camping gear... not afraid to try anything this side of being safe.... need some ideas, we know we are at natures mercy as far as weather concerns, but thank goodness we have a full moon during our adventure...thanks to all for your input...

I don't know if you would be interested in a visit to Best Friends Sanctuary, but because of your screenname I will mention it. It is a top rated no kill sanctuary near Kanab, UT. They have tons of volunteer opportunities and it would be quite an experience.

What about a swing over to the north rim of the Grand Canyon. It's totally different from the south rim--less people, buildings and many feel better views of the canyon.

Be sure to ask officials before doing any back roads. We asked and were told people had been getting stuck. Later we hard of roads being washed out because of flooding.

Hey, 2dogs... i would second the suggestion of Best Friends Animal Sanctuary in Kanab. It's the largest one in the world, and really remarkable. You can have a tour, and volunteeri -- for free! Lunch is a minimal cost, served in their beautiful cafeteria overlooking the most beautiful canyon. Seems like you could hit this on your way to Bryce, pretty easily Have fun!

Katyslc

Coral Sands State Park (Utah)

2dogs, I agree with either/both N.Rim and Kanab/Pink Coral Sands Park . Check to see if N. Rim is open. We layed over in Page this summer. The Dam tour, Horseshoe Bend, and Antelope Canyon tour all can be viewed in an afternoon. Nothing great. We took the Cottonwood Canyon Rd to Bryce. Very deserted. Do only in dry weather. Bryce and Zion will be beautiful in the Fall. Zion is our favorite!!
HAGT

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