Bryce Canyon was an interesting contrast to the expansiveness of the Grand Canyon, with large vertical rock formations reminiscent of castles or Asian temples, often close enough that you could see a great deal of detail in the stone. The intense orange and red tones of the rocks and soil made a lasting impression. The various viewing venues were easy to access and you generally were above the rocky vistas. A late afternoon thunderstorm created an interesting contrast of dark rainy sky against bright, sunny rock structures.
