Bryce Canyon National Park - map, photos and other informations

The Bryce Canyon National Park is a national park located in southwestern Utah in the United States. The major feature of the park is Bryce Canyon, which despite its name, is not a canyon, but a collection of giant natural amphitheaters along the eastern side of the Paunsaugunt Plateau. Bryce is distinctive due to its geology of red Claron Formation hoodoos (tall, thin spire-like rock formations). The park is also home to several species of plants and animals that are found nowhere else on Earth.

The Bryce Canyon area was first settled by Mormon pioneers in the 1850s and was named after Ebenezer Bryce, who homesteaded in the area in 1874. The area around Bryce Canyon became a national monument in 1923 and was redesignated as a national park in 1928. The park covers a total of 35,835 acres (14,502 ha) and receives an average of two million visitors per year.

Bryce Canyon National Park is located in the southern part of Utah, about 50 miles (80 km) northeast of the city of Zion National Park and 45 miles (72 km) southwest of the city of Grand Canyon National Park. The park is located on the Paunsaugunt Plateau at an elevation of 7,500 to 9,000 feet (2,300 to 2,700 m).

The park is open all year round, but the best time to visit is between the months of April and November. The park has a number of different trails that vary in difficulty, so there is something for everyone. The most popular trails are the Navajo Loop, Peek-a-Boo Loop, and Bristlecone Loop. The park also has a number of ranger-led programs that are offered throughout the year.

The Bryce Canyon National Park is home to a number of different plants and animals. Some of the more common plants that can be found in the park include pinyon pine, juniper, sagebrush, and manzanita. Common animals that can be seen in the park include mule deer, bighorn sheep, pronghorn, and a variety of different birds.

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