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Bryce Canyon is not a true canyon created by river or stream. Instead, pelting rain, melting snow, and frost wedging have eroded the eastern escarpment of the Paunsaugunt Plateau into horseshoe-shaped amphitheaters crenellated with hoodoos, fins, and spires. Bryce Amphitheater\u2014the park\u2019s scenic heart\u2014is the largest and most stunning of the park\u2019s 14 amphitheaters, and the reason for Bryce Canyon\u2019s national park designation.<\/p>\n

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The park was enlarged in 1931 to extend 24 miles along the plateau\u2019s eastern edge, which provides lofty views of another world-class wonder: the Grand Staircase. This sedimentary series of benches and cliffs begins at Bryce and descends in colorful steps\u2014Pink Cliffs, Grey Cliffs, White Cliffs, Vermilion Cliffs, Chocolate Cliffs\u2014all the way to the Grand Canyon, exposing 240 million years of geologic history along the way. (The oldest rocks at the bottom of the Grand Canyon date back nearly 2 billion years.)<\/p>\n

The park\u2019s high altitude (8,000 to 9,000 feet) and pristine air allow for views of up to 200 miles. On a moonless night, the stars shine so bright they create their own shadows.<\/p>\n

Closer at hand, endangered Utah prairie dogs keep watch over roadside meadows, where pronghorn antelope, reintroduced to the region, are commonly spotted from spring to fall. Ponderosa pines shade the northern plateau, while Douglas fir, white pine, and even some bristlecone pines forest the higher southern end of the national park. Rare plants, such as Red Canyon penstemon and Bryce Canyon paintbrush, stand out like jewels alongside hiking trails that weave through the \u201cbreaks\u201d under the plateau rim.<\/p>\n

Though small for a national park, Bryce packs a lot into its 56 square miles, including the 1924 Lodge at Bryce Canyon. This masterpiece of American national park architecture \u2014a national historic landmark\u2014is the work of architect Gilbert Stanley Underwood, who designed the lodge in National Park Service rustic style to harmonize with its surroundings. It sits between Sunrise and Sunset Points and was built by the Union Pacific Railroad.<\/p>\n

Although it\u2019s been renovated several times, the lodge maintains its 1920s style. It consists of a large main building with a distinctive green roof (check out the handsome moir\u00e9 pattern of its shingles) and log cabins set along the canyon edge.<\/p>\n

And from here, it\u2019s just a short stroll to the world\u2019s most stunning sunrise. A dawn light washing over the hoodoos is a soul-stirring spectacle never forgotten.<\/p>\n

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How to Visit<\/h2>\n

Any trip to Bryce should be a combination of two activities: visiting Bryce Amphitheater<\/strong> and taking the Scenic Drive<\/strong> to Rainbow Point<\/strong>. You can do both in five to six hours. If time is limited, forgo the scenic drive in favor of Bryce Amphitheater. Begin or end your day here for front-row views of the sunbaked hoodoos. Be sure to take some time to stroll the Rim Trail<\/strong>. For a lasting impression, hike below the rim for up close encounters with the hoodoos.<\/p>\n

If you don\u2019t want to hike, perhaps you’d like to join a two-hour or half-day horseback riding trip through the hoodoos. From mid-April to mid-October, ride the free shuttle to help avoid parking-area congestion at Bryce Amphitheater. Check the park website or inquire at the visitor center for information about special ranger-led moonlit hikes and telescope stargazing.<\/p>\n

While it might seem counterintuitive, given its iconic desertlike landscapes, a cold-weather visit should be considered. Bryce Canyon can transform into a frozen wonder-land between November and April, when the plateau often is shrouded in snow.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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How to get there<\/strong><\/h3>\n

From St. George, take Utah 9 east through Zion National Park, turning north on Utah 89. Turn right on Utah 12 and follow to Utah 63, the park entrance road (about 2.5 hours driving time). From Capitol Reef National Park, follow Utah 12 west for 116 miles to Utah 63.<\/span><\/p>\n

When to go<\/h3>\n

From May to Sept., daytime temperatures are 64\u201380\u00b0F, cooling at night. Overlooks are crowded July and Aug. (also a time of occasional thunderstorms). In fall and spring, cooler temperatures (45\u201365\u00b0F) accompany fall foliage and wildflower displays. The Scenic Drive and overlooks are plowed and sanded in winter. Park rangers lead occasional snowshoe hikes through the surreal terrain. Roads are closed during and right after snowstorms.<\/span><\/p>\n

Visitor Center<\/strong><\/h3>\n

The Visitor Center is across from the fee station. It is open year-round.<\/span><\/p>\n

Headquarters<\/h3>\n

P.O. Box 640201 Bryce Canyon, UT 84764 nps.gov\/brca<\/a> 435-834-5322<\/span><\/p>\n

Camping<\/h3>\n

Two campgrounds nestle in Ponderosa pines near Bryce Amphitheater: North<\/strong> (open year-round) and Sunset<\/strong> (closed winter), each with 100 tent and RV sites, available first come, first served, or by reservation, 877-444-6777.<\/p>\n

Lodging<\/h3>\n

Within the park, The Lodge at Bryce Canyon,<\/strong> on the National Register of Historic Places, provides 114 rooms, suites, and historic cabins close to the canyon\u2019s rim (brycecanyonforever.com;<\/a> 435-834- 8700 or 877-386-4383). Just outside the park, five hotels, a few restaurants, and three campgrounds make up Bryce Canyon City<\/strong> (brycecanyoncityut.gov<\/a>); while the nearby town of Tropic offers modest lodgings (brycecanyoncountry.com<\/a>).<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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