Bryce Canyon Country has many beautiful and adventurous areas to explore. Those visiting in the area will find plenty of great outdoor activities, such as hiking, biking, horseback riding, off-roading and more.
The area features lakes, canyons, plateaus and forests, which are perfect destinations for those seeking a great outdoor escape.
You will also find amazing scenic drives and interesting Native American and Pioneer history.
No matter how you choose to explore Bryce Canyon Country, your trip will be an experience of a life time.
Bryce Canyon National Park
The 18-mile Hwy 63 runs from Bryce Canyon Visitor Center to Rainbow Point with many viewpoints and trailheads along the way. See the Natural Bridge, Mossy Cave and the stunning amphitheaters filled with red rock hoodoos in this breathtaking natural wonder.
Scenic Drives
The easiest way to see the many attractions around Bryce Canyon National Park is by taking scenic drives. Enjoy routes such as the Burr Trail Road, Highway 12, Cottonwood Canyon Road, Griffin Top Road and Highway 14 in the Utah sunshine. Hole-in-the-Rock Road and Smoky Mountain Road also offer some picturesque and unique scenery.
Grand Staircase Monument
This huge geological wonder draws many visitors to see its pristine natural beauty. It offers a host of outdoor activities from hiking and horseback riding to ATVing and mountain biking.
Nature and Outdoors
Utah's natural beauty does not end with Bryce Canyon. The extensive Dixie National Forest, Box-Death Hollow Wilderness and Escalante Slot Canyons make great places to visit and enjoy hiking. Features such as Mammoth Cave and Springs and Grosvenor Arch are unique sights amidst this beautiful area of mountains, lakes and national parks.
Kodachrome Basin State Park
Kodachrome Basin is a spectacle of towering sandstone chimneys, changing in color and shadow with the day's mood- from red-tinged spires against a blue sky, to soft evening light settling over the desert. This color and contrast inspired prompted the National Geographic Society in 1949, with consent from the Kodak Film Corp., to name the park Kodachrome Nearly 70 monolithic spires, ranging from six to 170 feet in height, jut up from the valley floor or protrude from the sandstone. These natural towers stand like stone sentries overlooking the park and create a backdrop that is sure to delight the senses and spark imagination.
