Bryce Canyon National Park (U.S. National Park Service)

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Bryce Canyon is, in the strictest sense of the word, UNIQUE – nowhere is anything else even similar!

What is Bryce Canyon? Words confound when no comparable exist. A cave without a ceiling? A forest of stone? Even 'canyon' is misleading since Bryce is carved by freeze-thaw cycles, not a river. Yet, 'world's largest pothole' is neither adequate nor flattering. Tour this Website, and you’ll be enticed to visit Bryce in person. Once here, perhaps you'll agree with those who say, ‘Bryce is a Bryce!’

Winter Fun

Come join the winter fun at Bryce Canyon! "People are always asking me when is the best time to visit Bryce," says Park Ranger Kevin Poe, "I always answer 'The winter time!' So, if you are a snow lover like me, now is the time to come. We haven't had this much snow in years!"

Bryce Canyon Winter Festival - Feb 12-15

Though skiing and snowboarding off the rim of Bryce Canyon are prohibited, cross-country skiing is encouraged above the rim and an option for winter backpacking. The entire park is open to snowshoeing.
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Astronomy Programs

Bryce Canyon is the best place to see the stars because our sky is very dark and our astronomy rangers and volunteers are very talented. Thanks to our BIG telescopes, and more importantly the lack of light pollution, we can show you the splendor of the Universe like nowhere else! Our main event is the Astronomy Festival - July 7-10, 2010, but Bryce Canyon's "Dark Rangers" offer fun and educational multimedia shows followed by stargazing throughout the year!
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eTours & Podcasts

Bryce Canyon now offers two exciting ways to learn about the park with our new eTours and video podcasts. Enhance your visit by exploring the park before you come with these great additions to our website - with more planned for the future!
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Write to

Bryce Canyon National Park
PO Box 640201
Bryce, UT 84764-0201

Phone

Visitor Information
(435) 834-5322

Campground Reservations from May 8 to Sep 27
(877) 444-6777

Fax

(435) 834-4703

Climate

With a rim elevation between 8,000 to 9,100 feet, summer days are pleasant (80's) and nights are cool (40's). Afternoon thundershowers are common during mid to late summer. Spring and Fall weather is highly variable with days of snow or days with strong sun and 70 degrees. Cold winter days are offset by high altitude sun and dry climate. Winter nights are sub-freezing. March is our snowiest month, but snow can occur October through April. Average snowfall is 95 inches, providing crosscountry skiing and snowshoeing opportunities. The high altitude sun can burn in any season. We recommend hats and sunscreen all year. Layered clothing is also good preparation for the plateau's temperature extremes and frequent strong winds.
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