Colorful
pinnacles, spires, fins and water-carved walls greet the visitor to Bryce Canyon
National Park, which began as Utah National Park in 1924 and was renamed in
1928.
Erosion on the edge of Paunsaugunt
Plateau formed the canyon and strange yet beautiful formations were created.
Nowhere else is the effect of erosion more startlingly apparent than Bryce
Canyon.
While Zion National Park is
experienced from the bottom up, at Bryce, you are the top looking down into a
basin of strange shapes and forms with names such as Alley Oop and Dinny, Thor's
Hammer and Queen Victoria.
Nearly 50 miles of trail invite a
longer hike or an overnight backpack. Thirteen overlooks provide an opportunity
to stretch your legs and snap some photos. Horseback rides and ranger lead
walks, talks and campfire programs are available throughout the summer. In the
winter, activities include cross-country skiing. Bryce is cool even in the
summer because of its higher elevation; however, as you hike the trails into the
canyon below, bring water and wear long sleeves to avoid dehydration and
sunburn.
Sunsets here are gashes of color
that slowly fade into brilliant night skies. Astronomers and shutterbugs flock
to the canyon to enjoy undisturbed views of the shimmering length of the Milky
Way .
Astronomers offer star programs once a month in summer.
Welcome
to Page-Lake Powell
