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Bryce Canyon National Park
Management
Main Entrance Sign to Bryce Canyon National Park

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Main Entrance Sign

Mission Statement

The mission of the National Park Service at Bryce Canyon National Park is to preserve, conserve, protect, and provide for the enjoyment of nationally significant resources including spectacular geologic formations, clean air, panoramic vistas, native vegetation and wildlife and the history of human interaction with them.

 
Designations
Bryce Canyon National Park - September 15, 1928
Bryce Canyon National Monument - June 8, 1923
Milky Way with hoodoos  

Did You Know?
Bryce Canyon National Park has a 7.4 limiting magnitude night sky! In most rural areas of the United States, 2500 stars can be seen on a clear night. At Bryce Canyon, 7500 stars can be seen twinkling in the void!
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Last Updated: December 13, 2006 at 18:55 EST