Bryce Canyon National Park - An Overview; Utah & # 039

The imposing rock Silent City shadow every visitor who enters. © Lauren Himiak

Contact:

Bryce Canyon, UT 84717

Phone: 435-834-5322

General Information

To build no other national park with natural erosion Bryce Canyon National Park. Giant sandstone creations, as fairy chimneys, which attracts over one million visitors per year. Many take the choice of walking and riding up close and personal to get a big Carved Pinnacles profile walls.

The park is at the edge of the shell Paunsaugunt. Dense forests of the country reached 9,000 feet are west, while shaped fracture falling 2,000 feet in the Paria Valley in the east. And no matter where you are in the park, seems to grab something, creating a sense of belonging. Stands in the middle of a sea of colored rocks of the planet seems quiet, relaxing and peaceful.

History:

For millions of years, water has, and continues to trim rugged landscape of the region. Water split rocks, flowing into the cracks, and when frozen, the cracks grow. This process occurs about 200 times a year through the creation of the famous fairy chimneys so popular with visitors. Water is also responsible for the creation of large bowls around the park, formed by electric currents in the set.

Natural creations are famous for its unique geology, but the area has failed to gain popularity until the 1920s and early 1930s Bryce was recognized as a National Park in 1924 and was for Mormon Pioneer Ebenezer Bryce called after the Tal arrived pariah with his family in 1875. He left his mark as a carpenter and drag the local canyon with bizarre rock formations near Ebenezer Home "Bryce Canyon".

Opening times:

The park is open all year and every season has something to offer tourists. Lace wildflowers in spring and early summer, while more than 170 species of birds from May to October.

If you are looking for an easy ride, try to visit (November to March) in winter. Although some roads are closed for skiing, the colorful glistening snow to see covered rocks is almost as surprising as it happens.

Directions:

If you have time to visit Zion National Park is located about 83 miles west. From there, follow the Utah 9 east and north into Utah 89. Further east on Utah 12-63, which is the park entrance.

Another option if you are. Of Capitol Reef National Park, 120 miles is coming From there take southwestern Utah 12-63.

For those who fly, convenient airports in Salt Lake City, Utah, and Las Vegas are. (Find flights to Salt Lake City or Las Vegas)

Fees / Permits:

The cars will be charged $ 20 per week. Please note that from mid-May to September, visitors can leave their car at the entrance and take the bus to the park entrance. All parking permits can also be used.

Main attractions

Bryce Amphitheater is the largest and most distinctive dish that has been eroded through the park. To six miles, is not only a tourist attraction, but an entire region, visitors can spend a whole day, some of the best in the region .:

• Aquarias Plateau - the highest plateau in North America, more than 10,000 feet.
• Grotoes - shallow caves along the rim of Bryce Amphitheater.
• The crocodile - you will know why this mountain has very chiseled his name, if you see him.
• Hammer of Thor - This rock formation looks like it would have been built by people and looks like it could change at any time.
• Silent City - A network of deep ravines, which some believe might an old city area.

Accommodation:

For outdoor enthusiasts and women for camping experience behind, try-Sous le-Rim Trail near Bryce Point. Permits are required and can be purchased for $ 5 at the visitor center.

North campsite is open all year and has a limit of 14 days. Sunset Campground is another option and is open from May to September. Both first-come, first-and costs $ 10 per night.

If you are not a fan of the store, but want to stay within the walls of the park, trying to Bryce Canyon Lodge, the cabins, rooms and suites offers. It is open from April to October.

Hotels, motels, hostels are outside the park also available. Bryce offers Bryce Canyon Pines Motel in the countryside and a kitchenette for $ 75 per night. Bruce Canyon Resorts is a cost effective solution, with 62 rooms $ 49- $ 149 per night. (Estimates seek)

Interests outside the park

If you have time, Utah has some of the most beautiful national parks and monuments in the nation. Here's the short short version:

Cedars Breaks National Monument near Cedar City has a huge amphitheater on a plateau of 10,000 feet. Tourists can choose between walks, excursions, guided tours to see incredible rock formations visitors.

Also in Cedar City is Dixie National Forest, which stretched over four sections of southern Utah. It contains the remains of a petrified forest, unusual rock formations, and parts of the historic Spanish track.