Utah Travel Guide 2008 - (Page 24) Bryce Canyon National Park is actually less of a canyon than it is a series of natural amphitheaters sunk into pink cliffs and filled with delicate red rock “hoodoos.” Millions of years of wind, water, and geologic mayhem have shaped and etched the surreal landscape. The most brilliant hues of the park come alive with the rising and setting of the sun. Bryce is an unforgettable experience. Located 24 miles southeast of the town of Panguitch, the park is open year-round and the area is highly popular with the cross-country skiing and snowshoeing crowd. Summertime offers myriad walking and hiking trails along the rim and toward the bottom of the canyon. Many visitors think it’s even better seen from horseback. The 37-mile scenic drive will also get you to key overlooks and vistas, such as Sunrise, Sunset, Rainbow, Yovimpa and Inspiration Points. The visitor center is open year-round. Bryce Canyon Lodge, a National Historic Landmark, is open April through November. Bryce Canyon National Park, Bryce Canyon, 84717, (435) 834-5322, www.nps.gov/brca Bryce Hoodoo Country Large Photo: A winter morning starts at Sunrise Point, Bryce Canyon National Park – TOM TILL Small Photo: Harmless Garter snake – FRED HIRSCHMANN 24 U TA H Tr a v e l G u i d e http://www.nps.gov/brca
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