"Bryce Canyon National Park" Bryce Canyon National Park by Combinedefx

Bryce Canyon National Park Travel Guide: 588 reviews and 1,461 photos

Just one incredible view from an overlook

Pinnacles and Pines

Bryce Canyon, as many natural wonders, is an amazing creation. The land is fantastically sculpted into creamy orange and white dollops and splats of earth. The observation points lie above the sculpted bowl of yummy creations.

There are many trails to explore, and backcountry camping is allowed as well. We only had one day to explore and would have been better satisfied with two. We walked the Navajo Trail which proved to be popular and well worth it. We parked in a central location in order to walk the cluster of observation points feasible during our five or so hours there. We did not make it to the very end of the system, unfortunately.
Horseback riding in the canyon would have been perfect, but it is first come first serve making it difficult to plan and execute. We had to settle for a ride from Ruby’s Inn concessions which was O.K. and not in the park itself.

Plan to spend at least an entire day here as distances add up quickly.

Pros and Cons

Pros:Spectacular offerings of utterly unique landscape!
Cons:Doubt if there are any.
In a nutshell:Like a bowl of Push-up popscicles

Last visit to Bryce Canyon National Park: Aug 2003
Intro Updated Feb 7, 2004
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View from the trail - Bryce Canyon National Park

View from the trail Things to Do (15)

A view looking up while on the Navajo trail. There were plenty of trees and shrubs in this otherwise rocky amphitheater. more travel advice

Famous Thor - Bryce Canyon National Park

Famous Thor Things to Do (15)

This is at the end of the Navajo trail as we walked it South to North. Dusk is about to set on this cloudy day. more travel advice

Ruby throated hummingbird - Bryce Canyon National Park

Navajo Trail wildlife Things to Do (15)

As we walked up the virtually barren uphill switchback, I heard a funny buzzing about my head, like an overgrown... more travel advice

Two dead trees and live spires - Bryce Canyon National Park

Evidence of life and death Things to Do (15)

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MarvintheMartian Jun 24, 2004 at 4:55 PM

Great set of pages - I'm really looking forward to seeing lots more of the National and State Parks next year. I'll be back to see some of your other pages too!
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kazander Feb 23, 2004 at 6:47 AM

It's too bad you couldn't have spent more time here. Beautiful Pictures and good tips. I've added Bryce Canyon to the list of places I must go!