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
IUCN Category II (National Park)
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LocationGarfield County and Kane County, Utah, United States
Nearest cityTropic, Panguitch
Area35,835 acres (14,502 ha)[1]
Visitors1,296,000 (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 Amphitheatre from Sunrise Point

Bryce Canyon National Park Media

References

  1. "Listing of acreage as of December 31, 2011" (PDF). Land Resource Division, National Park Service. Retrieved 2012-03-06.
  2. "Five Year Annual Recreation Visits Report". Public Use Statistic Office, National Park Service. Retrieved 2012-03-06.