Bryce and Zion, Utah
Bryce Canyon is a small national park in southwestern Utah. Named after the
Mormon Pioneer Ebenezer Bryce, Bryce Canyon became a national park in
1924.
Bryce is famous for its worldly unique geology, consisting of a series of
horseshoe-shaped amphitheaters carved from the eastern edge of the
Paunsaugunt Plateau in southern Utah. The erosional force of frost-wedging
and the dissolving power of rainwater have shaped the colorful limestone rock
of the Claron Formation into bizarre shapes including slot canyons, windows,
fins, and spires called "hoodoos." Tinted with colors too numerous and subtle
to name, these whimsically arranged rocks create a wondrous landscape of
mazes, offering some of the most exciting and memorable walks and hikes
imaginable.
Ponderosa pines, high elevation meadows, and fir-spruce forests border the
rim of the plateau and abound with wildlife. This area boasts some of the
world's best air quality, offering panoramic views of three states and
approaching 200 miles of visibility. This, coupled with the lack of nearby large
light sources, creates unparalleled opportunities for stargazing.
Protected within Zion National Park's 229 square miles (593.1 km) is a
spectacular cliff-and-canyon landscape and wilderness full of the
unexpected including the world's largest arch - Kolob Arch - with a span that
measures 310 feet (94.5 m).
national park on Nov. 19, 1919. The Zion Natural History Association (ZNHA)
national park on Nov. 19, 1919. The Zion Natural History Association (ZNHA)
is also a great source of information about the park.
is also a great source of information about the park.
Zion National Park is also near St. George, Utah and the well known
Tuacahn Amphitheater. Don't miss the chance to see a professional show in
an unforgettable setting. Tuacahn is a must see on your next visit to
Southern Utah.
spectacular cliff-and-canyon landscape and wilderness full of the
unexpected including the world's largest arch - Kolob Arch - with a span that
measures 310 feet (94.5 m).
national park on Nov. 19, 1919. The Zion Natural History Association (ZNHA)
national park on Nov. 19, 1919. The Zion Natural History Association (ZNHA)
is also a great source of information about the park.
is also a great source of information about the park.
Zion National Park is also near St. George, Utah and the well known
Tuacahn Amphitheater. Don't miss the chance to see a professional show in
an unforgettable setting. Tuacahn is a must see on your next visit to
Southern Utah.
Zion NP, Utah
Bryce Canyon NP, Utah
