Bryce Canyon National Park
Bryce Canyon National Park is a national park in southwestern Utah. Its major feature is Bryce Canyon.
| Bryce Canyon National Park | |
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IUCN Category II (National Park) | |
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| Location | Garfield County and Kane County, Utah, United States |
| Nearest city | Tropic, Panguitch |
| Area | 35,835 acres (14,502 ha)[1] |
| Visitors | 1,296,000 (in 2011)[2] |
Despite its name, this is not a canyon but a collection of giant natural amphitheaters along the eastern side of the Paunsaugunt Plateau. Bryce is known for its hoodoos. The hoodoos are badlands formed by frost weathering and stream erosion of the river and lake bed sedimentary rocks.
The red, orange, and white colors of the rocks provide spectacular views for park visitors. Bryce is much higher than nearby Zion National Park. The rim at Bryce varies from 8,000 to 9,000 feet (2,400 to 2,700 metres).
Bryce Canyon National Park Media
Ebenezer Bryce and his family lived in this cabin below Bryce Amphitheater (c. 1881).
Bryce Canyon Lodge was built between 1924 and 1925 from local materials.
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Erosion of sedimentary rocks has created natural arches.
Thor's Hammer - Bryce Canyon
Bryce Canyon has extensive fir forests.
Mule deer, in Bryce Canyon NP, Utah, USA
Snowshoes are required for winter hiking.
Horseback riders in the park
References
- ↑ "Listing of acreage as of December 31, 2011" (PDF). Land Resource Division, National Park Service. Retrieved 2012-03-06.
- ↑ "Five Year Annual Recreation Visits Report". Public Use Statistic Office, National Park Service. Retrieved 2012-03-06.