4 Reasons to Visit Bryce Canyon National Park
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When I first walked up to Bryce Canyon for the first time, I audibly gasped. Somehow, I hadn’t seen any photos before visiting and the sight of orange-streaked canyon land was unlike anything I could’ve imagined.
A few days ago in my latest road trip through the Southwest, viewing Bryce Canyon was just as awe-inspiring. Even higher praise, I visited the Grand Canyon before heading to Bryce Canyon. It comes as the highest praise when I say that Bryce Canyon still took my breath away and cemented its position as my favorite national park.
Visiting in October, I was treated to the heavenly contrast of white snow on the red and orange hoodoos (as the trademark spires of the landscape are called). Here are the top reasons why Bryce Canyon is the best:
1. Completely unique landscape
Take a trip through Utah and you’ll be treated to a wonderland of red rock, arches, and deep canyons throughout the state. But I’ve never seen anything like the widespread texture and colors of the Bryce Canyon hoodoos.
2. Hike the hoodoos
Bryce Canyon’s geography allows easy access to hiking throughout the canyon’s hoodoos. It’s much more accessible to the average hiker than, say, the depths of the Grand Canyon. As you weave throughout the park’s trails, every turn provides a unique new perspective, a beautiful shift of light, and another reason to pull out your camera.
3. Stargazing is top notch
Sure, there are lots of national parks out there that can claim starry skies but Bryce Canyon is a certified International Dark Sky Park and there is something so magical about looking from Sunset Point with the stars and moon casting a soft glow on the ghostly hoodoos below. If you want to take things to the next level, you can book a galactic telescope tour to see the night sky in a whole new way.
4. Horse trail rides
Another unique way to explore Bryce Canyon’s (perfect for those who want to roam but don’t love the idea of breaking a sweat) is to sign up for a horse trail ride through the park. You’ll descend into the canyon on trails that are exclusive to horse ride experiences.
