Utah - Bryce Canyon and Zion

Utah is a special state, more so than many other US states. The regulations around alcohol are even stricter than in other parts of the US, and of course, religion is very present. In the restaurant of the little town we stayed in, we asked the owner of the place - while waiting to be seated - which local beer she would advise us to try. She responded that she did not know as she did not drink. On the small list, we picked the "Evolution" beer, created as a reaction to the teaching of "creationism" in schools.

But let's move to the main reasons that got us move there: the spectacular landscape. So let me be loud and clear: the highlight of the tour is Bryce Canyon. The Peekaboo walk in the canyon is an absolute must. You get great views of the famous rocky formations - the hoodoos.

Zion is also a famous National Park. The walk religiously called "Angel's Landing" is apparently scary, especially for those afraid of heights. I cannot really say, because my travel companions all bailed-out. But even without hiking "Angel's Landing", the canyon at Zion is impressive. It's as first quite broad and imposing, and becomes narrower up to the part where the path is the river.