The smallest of Utah's national parks at 35,835 acres, Bryce Canyon is not a canyon at all, but a spectacular amphitheater carved by erosion in 50 to 60 million year old rocks to mold some of the most beautiful, unlikely rock formations on earth.
Although the park is known for its incredible geology and sweeping vistas, equally impressive are the plants and animals that make the uplifted plateaus such a unique environment. Surrounded by deserts, these highlands get much more rain than the lowlands below and stay cooler during hot summers. The relatively lush ecosystems that result are like fertile islands towering above a vast arid landscape.
Open all year, the park is located in Southwestern Utah about 1 1/2 hours East of the Cedar City Exit off I-15, and approximately 65 miles Northeast of Zion National Park. Activities: Hiking, Photography, Horse Trails, Cross Country Skiing, and Snowshoeing.
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