Roadschooling Bryce Canyon National Park

Roadschooling Bryce Canyon National Park was full of geologic wonder. This hoodoo-saturated outdoor classroom was a wonderful place for kids to explore and learn some rock science.

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ROADSCHOOLING BRYCE CANYON

Did you know that even though you can find hoodoos all over the world, Bryce Canyon has the highest concentration of them in one area? This is what makes it one of the most unique of all the national parks, and the perfect roadschool destination for kids who love science and the outdoors!

We started at the Vistor’s Center so the kids could stamp their Junior Ranger National Parks Passports. This is the 10th national park we have visited as a roadschool family!

A VISITOR CENTER HOMESCHOOL KIDS WILL ENJOY

We spent some time in the Visitor’s Center to watch the park video and learn more about the geology found within the park before we headed out for our hike. Fun Tip: Snap a pic of the “Hoodoo Treasure Hunt” so that your kids can keep their eyes out as you wander along!

KID-FRIENDLY NATURE HIKE

Based on the ages of our kids and their skill level (8, 11, and 13), we decided on the Queen’s Garden/Navajo Combination Loop but did it counter clockwise, starting near Sunset Point and descending down into the canyon via Wall Street.

It was fascinating to see the different “stages” hoodoos were at. The kids began calling out “Baby Hoodoo!” or “Grandpa Hoodoo!” as we explored the canyon.

We followed the Navajo Loop Trail, along Bryce Creek, for 0.7 miles until we arrived at the junction where it can complete Navajo Loop via Two Bridges.

The kids were still up for exploring the canyon so after a quick snack, instead of completing Navajo Loop (which would have been 0.6 miles back to the top of the canyon), we trekked ahead another 0.8 miles to Queen Victoria’s hoodoo.

We are so glad we kept going! The different sights were amazing the entire way.

A FUN HISTORICAL FIND ALONG THE WAY

It was fun trying to find Queen Victoria in the hoodoo named after her.

The last leg of our hike was a little rough. The kids were getting hot and we still had to 0.9 miles to go (uphill!) until we got back to the rim, but the different scenes within the canyon helped keep the excitement going. We eventually “encouraged” them with the promise of frozen yogurt afterwards. 🙂

We made it to the top and enjoyed the vista from Sunrise Point before making good on our promise to the kids for frozen yogurt!

This was such a fun roadschool field excursion for our crew. The pictures really don’t do it any justice; you have to experience Bryce Canyon’s beauty yourself!

Check out our other roadschool adventures at these national parks:

Three-Day Driving Itinerary Through North Cascades National Park (WA)

A Drive Around Crater Lake National Park (OR)

A Morning at Pinnacles National Park (CA)

Overnight at Joshua Tree National Park (CA)

Grand Adventure at Grand Canyon National Park (AZ)

Exploring Cliff Dwellings at Mesa Verde National Park (CO)

One-Day Itinerary at Arches National Park (UT)

Wonderfully Wet at Zion National Park (UT)

Outdoor Science Classroom at Bryce Canyon National Park (UT)

The O.G. Yellowstone National Park (WY)