The Two RV Gypsies: Full-Time RVers
at Inspiration Point
in Bryce Canyon National Park, Utah
August 9, 2012

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The two RV Gypsies at Inspiration Point
Lee Duquette at Inspiration Point in Bryce Canyon

The viewpoint at Inspiration Point consists of three levels that provide varied spectacular perspectives of the main amphitheater. From here, the two RV Gypsies looked toward the Silent City (near Sunset Point) with its many rows of seemingly frozen hoodoos set against the backdrop of Boat Mesa. The two RV Gypsies were amazed and inspired, considering the intricacies of the hoodoos and their formation through the erosion of the Claron Formation.

the main amphitheater at Bryce
the main amphitheater at Bryce

Geology:
The Claron Formation consists of two members, the lower Pink Member, a "dirty" limestone that contains sand, silt, and iron that lends the rock its reddish color, and the upper White Member, a purer freshwater limestone. This upper White Member of the Claron Formation is visible below Inspiration Point, although few hoodoos form in this softer rock.

The Claron Formation at Bryce Canyon
The Claron Formation at Bryce Canyon

Below: "Silent City" as seen from Inspiration Point

Silent City from Inspiration Point
Silent City from Inspiration Point
hoodoos
hoodoos

Below: The two RV Gypsies were in awe of the wide spectrum of color and stone they saw from Inspiration Point.

a great view at Inspiration Point
A wide spectrum of color and stone  at Bryce Canyon
hoodoos
hoodoos and the valley

Below: Bryce Canyon is not a canyon but a giant natural amphitheater created by erosion along the eastern side of the Paunsaugunt Plateau. Bryce is distinctive due to geological structures called hoodoos, formed by wind, water, and ice erosion of the river and lake bed sedimentary rocks. The red, orange, and white colors of the rocks provide spectacular views for park visitors.

a giant natural amphitheater
a giant natural amphitheater
Lee Duquette at Inpsiration Point in Bryce Canyon
colors
amphitheater
the valley

The Silent City is best viewed from the upper observation point at Inspiration Point where visitors can look north across the Claron formations of the amphitheater and on out over the Paunsaugunt Plateau.

The Silent City
A wide spectrum of color and stone  at Bryce Canyon
hoodoos
hoodoos
hoodoos
hoodoos

Below: Fast moving chipmunks were in the parking lot adjacent to Inspiration Point.

a chipmunk
a chipmunk
a chipmunk
a chipmunk

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