It's been a pretty cool spring out here so far, but it's starting to warm up so summer can't be far away. A few weeks ago a guest from the east coast asked about our weather and if the last week had been unusual. It had been a pretty warm week shortly followed by a day of snow showers; I told them that's life in the Rocky Mountains. Since our altitude is 6400 ft., and the maximum Bryce elevation is over 9,000 ft, we have a late spring and mild summers. So when it is over 100 degrees in Zion, we are typically 10-20 degrees cooler. This makes summer a great time to visit because of our cooler temperatures on average.

We had lots of fun watching all the different birds this spring. Guests are surprised how many different birds are found in the Bryce area. Summer is a great time to sit outside in the evening before dark and watch the hummingbirds. After dark, is also spectacular as we have some of the darkest skies in the lower 48. There are full moon hikes and astronomy events at Bryce Canyon where you can check out the stars with telescopes set up by volunteers. So if you are a night owl, check with us and we can tell you about the schedule of events.

So come join us for some fun this summer and relax in a special place of the world we are lucky to call home.