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Utah is home to five national parks and more than 40 state parks. In the midst of them all is the one and only Bryce Canyon National Park.
Whether you've visited Bryce Canyon recently or want to visit soon, these stunning views will make you appreciate Utah's backyard a bit more than before.
Fairyland
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This view from Fairyland Point is only the beginning of the spectacular scenery found while walking Fairyland Loop Trail at Bryce Canyon National Park. Visitors are lead through majestic hoodoos as they hike through the canyon.
Between Sunrise and Sunset
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These two points offer some of the best sunrises and sunsets in the west. The flat trail accommodates strollers and wheelchairs, allowing all visitors to take in the dramatic view.
Night Sky
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Far from the city lights, Bryce Canyon is recognized as having one of the darkest skies of any park in North America. The dark night sky reveals brilliant views of the galaxy Andromeda, Jupiter and Venus, and thousands of stars.
Sunset Point
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Visitors gather at Sunset Point to soak in the scenery as the late afternoon sun casts a warm glow across the giant, natural amphitheater and its towering rock spires.
Silent City
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Located within Bryce Canyon's main amphitheater, the tightly packed hoodoos create a maze of concentrated red rock formations.
Snow-capped Hoodoos
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The colorful hoodoos capped in snow and ice light up the canyon during the winter season.
Aquarius Plateau
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The Aquarius Plateau can be viewed from the Fairyland Loop as a beautiful backdrop to the hoodoo-filled canyon. The plateau stands out among its surroundings, providing a beautiful backdrop for the rising sun and moon.
Canyon Rim Trail
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For a different vantage point of Bryce Canyon, families can take an old fashion horse-drawn wagon ride or gear up for a scenic ATV tour to see the vistas of Powell Point, Escalante Mountains and Tropic Ditch.
Natural Bridge
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This natural arch in Bryce Canyon is rich in oxide minerals, creating some of the reddest rock in the park. The red rock is beautifully contrasted against the dark green forest lying below the arch.
Sunset Point
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In the late afternoon at Sunset Point, the last rays of sunlight saturate the hoodoos — revealing more color depth and variety to the already bright red rocks.
As you can tell, Bryce Canyon National Park has a lot to offer, even in the winter months. Since it's the off season, you can often find great deals on hotels near the park. That way you'll stay warm at night and enjoy the beautiful scenery during the day.