I have only dram of hiking in UTAH. I started off in September with Zion National Park to only find myself back in this gorgeous state. The vibe, the rocks, the freedom I feel here is something I have never felt before. 

First things first, where to stay! We stayed at Bryce Pioneer Village and we loved it! It was just what we needed to sleep before hiking at Bryce! I was very happy with the price as well. $113 for the night for a deluxe double room with 2 full size beds! We had all the space we needed to prepare for our hike. We bought groceries before so we prepped out snacks and sandwiches here the night before and it was incredible! The beds were comfy, the restroom was spotless, and the staff was very kind. 

Alright, alright, alright... Bryce National Park was everything and more but nothing I expected. I read so much about this park, but not once did I find details on how insanely different this park is from all other parks. I am so happy I booked a flight with my girlfriends and drove 270 miles after our flight to start our 6 days in UTAH. 

We started our hike from the Sunrise Point trail and ended at sunset; however, we should have done it backwards... here is why... 

If you start at sunrise you get to hike down the Navajo loop trail instead of hike up which can definitely be hard for many. We were definitely tired but would have been more calm had we hiked down these switchbacks! Though both ways work, if you have children, breathing problems, knee problems, etc. definitely start at the switchbacks 1st! You will thank me later. 😉 

Another reason to hike the switchbacks at sunset trail first is that this area gets flooded with crowds right after sunrise! Hiking the trail can take a while with taking breaks and so many hikers trying to capture the beauty of the switchbacks. Clearly, we didn't do enough research but we were just going with the flow and that to me was so peaceful. 

Happy Hiking! :D 

3 TYPES OF TRIPS

Depending on what your individual situation looks like, you can decide what is best for you, but I wanted to take the time to explain your options.

-Weekend trips: Short, but sweet. Weekend trips are the best first “intro” to really getting to know a city. You can do a ton in a weekend, but layout your itinerary to make it easier on yourself. I have found that pre-planning even when I want to "wing" it works best as I don't ever want to lose time trying to find a spot!

-Week-long trips: Week-long trips are better when it comes to getting to know a city. If you are considering moving to a new place, or if you really love a city and want to explore it more, this is the ticket for you! I am excited to be spending a week in Las Vegas starting today! I've heard that 3 days are more than enough but since I am here for work I am going to make the most out of my week to explore when I am free! :D

-A long-term trip: Are you a remote worker? Out of school for a few months? Need a change of scenery? Consider a long-term trip. You could stay in a fully furnished long-term stay hotel, but I highly recommend renting your own place if you are planning to stay more than a few months! Need help moving your things? Texans Movers does residential moving in Houston if you are searching for a TX moving company. They are the industry-leading moving team based out of Houston and they have been serving the state of TX for over ten years now. They are family-owned and operated and you can expect top-quality service from them. If you want to REALLY explore a city more, move there for a while. It will be an adventure that you will love, I just know it!

There are so many ways to explore a city better and really dive in, learning more than just the surface-level touristy spots. Do your research, plan the big things, and enjoy!

XoXo Jazz