Bryce Canyon National Park is really a series of horseshoe-shaped amphitheaters carved from the eastern edge of the Paunsaugunt Plateau in southern Utah. Through the years, erosion has shaped colorful Claron limestones, sandstones and mudstones into thousands of never-ending scenic views. Collectively called "hoodoos," these unique formations are whimsically arranged and tinted with colors too numerous and subtle to name. Best Western Bryce Utah.
Things to do in Bryce
Anasazi State Park Museum
Visit one of the largest Ancestral Puebloan communities. Located west of the Colorado River. Call 435-335-7308. for more information.
Bryce Canyon National Park
Bryce Canyon National Park consists of 37,277 acres of scenic colorful rock formations showcased in a multitude of brilliant colors including pink, white, yellow and red. Each year the park is visited by more than 1.5 million visitors from all over the world! There are numerous trails for exploring the park, which is one of the most popular sight-seeing spots in Utah. Call 435-834-5322 for more information.
Highway 12 in Southern Utah's Garfield & Wayne Counties
Scenic Byway 12 is Utah's only All American Road, which is one of twenty in the United States. The byway begins south of Panguitch on Highway 89 and travels east and north to Torrey at the junction of Highway 24. Declared by Car and Driver Magazine as one of the most scenic drives in America. The highway will access Bryce Canyon and Capitol Reef National Parks along with three state parks and the Escalante Grand Staircase National Monument.
Panguitch Lake Scenic Byway
A mountain playground with cool temperatures and great fishing at Panguitch Lake. Call 435-676-8826 for more information.
Paunsagaunt Wildlife Museum
Home to more than 400 animals from North America, shown in their natural habitat. Also features exotic game from Africa, India and Europe and a collection of 1,000 butterflies. Call 435-676-2500 for more information.