アメリカ合衆国の峡谷・トップ20

It's usually quite crowded here

The Temple of Sinawava is a massive amphitheater carved by the Virgin River. With beautiful waterfalls, hanging gardens of lush foliage & flowers and 3,000 foot red rock cliffs, it's no wonder why this is one of Zion's most popular spots.

There is no parking at the trailhead for the South Kaibab Trail. If you need parking, you can leave your car at the Visitor Center, then take the Kaibab Route shuttle bus to the trailhead. The trail itself is a wonderfully well maintained dirt trail that gives you amazing views.

Lower Antelope Canyon is slightly longer and less busy that the more well known Upper section of the canyon. That being said you still need to book a guided tour in order to enter the canyon so be sure to get that taken care of early so you don't miss out.

We reach the spectacular Bryce Canyon. The bizarre rock formations ("hoodoos") are just as characteristic of Bryce Canyon as its forests. The combined forces of wind, water and ice have created a landscape of rock pillars in strange shapes and sizes. These rock formations are also called hoodoos. The hoodoos create a labyrinth of constantly changing shapes and colors from bright orange to pale pink or ochre. Here we take the opportunity to descend into the canyon. The change of perspective makes us really aware of the size of the individual rock formations. We see several chipmunks that are far too quick for my camera.

Starting from the parking lot I recommend to walk south first and return via the white domes trail uphill. Deep sand and a steeper decline make the scramble up to the parking lot harder in the end if you walk counterclockwise. Please don't underestimate the heat!

Wear non-slip shoes that can get wet, swimwear or quick-drying sports clothes (change of clothes) and a thick stick

No matter which trail you choose - it is simply incredibly beautiful here.