It's almost hard to believe . . .

But this is the truck and trailer in Bryce's Sunset Campground surrounded by Ponderosa Pines, wildlife, and great scenery. The campground won't open until the first of May so it is only me and the campground hosts (who have already arrived), but we are also separated from the main part of the campground.

As part of my training I spent some time at Inspiration Point yesterday afternoon listening in on a "Ranger Talk" about the geology of Bryce. I had spent the morning working in the Visitor Center before spending the afternoon first at the talk and, then, visiting several overlooks to get familiarized with the park. Though I think Sunset Point is probably a little bit closer to the campground, this incredible view is less than a mile from "home".

Less than 1/2 mile away is the nearest colony of Utah Prairie Dogs. They are just beginning to stir after a long winter tucked away in their burrows, in a few weeks this year's young should start showing themselves, too (this one looks awfully plump - a pregnant female maybe?).

Now if it would only start to act like Spring (though today would actually be chilly but pleasant if it weren't for the 30 mile/hour wind).