Bryce Canyon
Bryce Canyon National Park in southern Utah is famous for troilite-rich, spire-shaped hoodoos and expansive, starlit vistas. Visitors come to hike, photograph, and stargaze against dramatic high-desert scenery.
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Geography
| Continent | North America |
|---|---|
| Region | Southwestern United States |
| Subregion | Southern Utah |
| Country | United States |
| State | Utah |
| County | Washington County |
| Timezone | AmericaDenver |
| Latitude | 37.615 |
| Longitude | -112.167 |
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12:58 PM LOCAL TIMEBryce Canyon National Park is a high-elevation desert park in southern Utah, celebrated for its unique hoodoo formations, derived from frost wedging and erosion. The park's main amphitheater layers tapestry of red, orange, and pink limestone carved into spires and pinnacles—most famously visible from viewpoints like Sunrise and Sunset Point. Beneath the surface, the park rests above the Paunsaugunt Plateau, with elevation ranging from approximately 8,000 to 9,000 feet. Activities center on rim and backcountry hiking, including popular routes like Navajo Loop and Fairyland Trail; guided horseback rides are also offered at certain seasons. At night, Bryce Canyon ascends to some of the best stargazing in the continental U.S., thanks to clear high-desert skies and public Polaris broadcasts. Access is straightforward but prepare for variable weather—warm days can drop below freezing at night, and summer thunderstorms are common.
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