Now that I’m retired, I am not a fan of getting my day going before 9:00 am. This way, I have plenty of time for my morning routine: Wordle, DuoLingo, Quordle, Quordle Daily Sequence, Connections, and Spelling Bee – preferably all before coffee and breakfast!

Today, though, I agreed to hike with Nanine and Bossa at 6:30 am. Why? Two big reasons. With temperatures forecasted to be in the 90s, it would allow us to hike in cooler weather. AND, I could photograph these amazing red rocks during golden hour, the hour after sunrise and the hour before sunset.

Our hike today didn’t disappoint! As you can tell from the photos, golden hour lighting provides its own magic.

Furthermore, the well-maintained and well-groomed trail made the five mile moderate hike enjoyable.

With gorgeous scenery, a comfortable campground, and a location close to Bryce Canyon National Park, I highly recommend Red Canyon Campground.