This sprawling reserve in southern Utah, is known for its distinctive, geological, crimson-colored hoodoos, which are coloured spire-shaped rock formations.
Bryce Canyon National Park, is one of America’s unique parks, located in the southwestern Utah. The major feature of the park is Bryce Canyon, which despite its name, is not a canyon, but a collection of spectacular natural rock amphitheaters along the eastern side of the Paunsaugunt Plateau. The natural rocks appearance of red, orange, and white, provide a spectacular attraction for visitors.
These natural amphitheaters has been sculpted into distinctive shapes due to geological structures called hoodoos, which are formed by frost weathering and stream erosion of the river and lake bed sedimentary rocks. The surreal landscape, of mystical castles, temples and elegant colored structures of limestone formations makes Bryce Canyon one of the world’s most breathtaking locations, and a popular destination.
Named after Ebenezer Bryce, who homesteaded in the area in 1874, Bryce Canyon was designated a National Park by Congress in 1928. The fascinating landscape, with pine trees, sandstone, meadow-filled flowers, variety of animals, native plants, and birds can be explore by hiking, biking, horseback riding, ATV riding, and aerial tours.
Restrictions: None
Attraction Type: Mountains, National Park, Scenery, Tours, Walking And Trekking, Wildlife Encounters