September 04, 2008
Puma Prescribed Fire (Rx) Update
The Puma Prescribed Fire (Rx) will continue to be monitored for fire activity through September 30th. There will be road closures at the south end of the park and Backcountry sites and trails will be closed as well.
July 20, 2008
"Rock On!" Second Annual Geology Festival
Bryce Canyon National Park Superintendent, Eddie Lopez, invites you to join Bryce Canyon’s Interpretive Rangers and Special Guest Paleontologists for the Second Annual Bryce Canyon Geology Festival.
This year’s festival will be held on July 25 and 26, and will feature special presentations by two renowned guest speakers.
June 11, 2008
8th Annual Astronomy Festival
Bryce Canyon National Park Superintendent, Eddie Lopez, invites you to join Bryce Canyon’s "Dark Rangers" and amateur astronomers from the Salt Lake Astronomical Society for the Eighth Annual Bryce Canyon Astronomy Festival. This year’s festival will be held June 25-28.
May 19, 2008
2008 Bryce Canyon Shuttle
On Friday, May 23, the Bryce Canyon Shuttle will commence its summer operations into the park. Riding the shuttle is voluntary and reduces traffic and congestion in crowded parking lots, conserves fuel, reduces our carbon footprint, and saves time and money.
March 27, 2008
Visitor Center Spring/Summer Hours-2008
In preparation for the approaching summer season, the Bryce Canyon Visitor Center will be open from 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM starting on April 6th and expanding to 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM on May 11th.
December 13, 2007
Bryce Canyon Visitor Center Holiday Hours
The Bryce Canyon National Park Visitor Center and Fee Entrance Station will be closed from noon on Monday, December 24, thru 4:30 pm on Tuesday, December 25, 2007. The park will remain open and park information will be available from brochure racks outside of the visitor center.
December 07, 2007
Bryce Canyon Christmas Tree Ornament
An Ornament created and painted at Bryce Canyon NP is prominently displayed on this year’s official White House Christmas Tree.
November 02, 2007
U.S. Military Veterans receive free admission
U.S. Military Veterans, active duty members of the U.S. Armed Forces and, their families will receive free admission to Bryce Canyon National Park on November 11, 2007.
September 14, 2007
Bryce Canyon Trails Updates
Bryce Canyon Trails Updates - Here is an update on nature's forces at work on trails in the park which have caused extensive damage and the park's response to reopen and/or manage those trails that were affected.
June 01, 2007
Environmental Assessment for Paria View Rehabilitation Project Available
Bryce Canyon National Park Superintendent Eddie Lopez has announced that the Environmental Assessment (EA) for the Park’s Paria View Rehabilitation Project has been completed and is available for public review and comment.
May 21, 2007
Asteroid named in honor of Bryce Canyon
This month, the International Astronomical Union approved the naming of minor planet 49272 to become “Bryce Canyon.”
May 21, 2007
7th Annual Astronomy Festival
Bryce Canyon National Park, in partnership with the Salt Lake Astronomical Society, is pleased to announce the Seventh Annual Bryce Canyon Astronomy Festival.
April 18, 2007
Conviction in Bryce Canyon Poaching Incident
Hunter Receives Conviction in Bryce Canyon Poaching Incident. Convicted of violation of the Lacey Act, the offender was sentenced to one year of supervised probation, and ordered to pay a $500 fine and $2,000 in restitution to Bryce Canyon National Park.
March 27, 2007
Paria View Rehabilitation Project
The National Park Service (NPS) is preparing to determine the level of compliance necessary under the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA; e.g., an Environmental Assessment or Environmental Impact Statement) in order to repair an area of erosion damage and take additional measures to reduce social trails and improve safety along the visitor walkways at Paria View.
January 24, 2007
$1000 Reward Offered for Information on Killing of Mountain Lion Kitten
Bryce Canyon National Park and the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources (DWR) are jointly investigating this crime and are requesting help from the public.
December 20, 2006
Visit Bryce in the winter
Visitors and staff describe the snowcapped Hoodoos at Bryce Canyon National Park as more awe-inspiring than in the summer.
December 15, 2006
Bryce Canyon National Park Announces Fee Increases for 2007
Bryce Canyon National Park’s Superintendent Eddie Lopez has announced that the park is increasing its entrance fees in 2007
December 06, 2006
Navajo Loop Trail Rock Fall Update
Bryce Canyon National Park staff teamed up with professors from Southern Utah University (SUU) to explore alternatives for the rock slide that occurred on the Wall Street side of the Navajo Loop Trail in May 2006.
October 06, 2006
Proposed Entrance Fee Increase
Bryce Canyon National Park is proposing to increase entrance fees in 2007. The increased revenues would pay for expenses related to transportation and the operation of the shuttle bus system.
September 22, 2006
Prescribed Burns This Fall at Bryce Canyon
Prescribed Burning returns to Bryce Canyon National Park this fall with five scheduled burns between September 26 and November 30, 2006.
September 22, 2006
Fee Free Day
Bryce Canyon, UT – Saturday, September 30, 2006, is the thirteenth annual National Public Lands Day (NPLD).
July 28, 2006
Tropic Road and Mossy Cave Trail Rehab Projects
Environmental Assessments for Bryce Canyon National Park’s Tropic Canyon Highway Stabilization Project and Mossy Cave Trail Rehabilitation and Resource Protection Available for Public Review
July 27, 2006
Interpretive Trail Rides Prospectus Available
Solicitation for a Concession Contract to Provide Guided Interpretive Trail Rides at Bryce Canyon National Park.
The National Park Service (NPS) issued a prospectus soliciting proposals for a ten year contract for guided interpretive trail rides within Bryce Canyon National Park on July 13, 2006.
July 27, 2006
Alliance For Education
Bryce Canyon National Park and Southern Utah University (SUU) solidified an agreement between the two entities at a ceremony on the rim of Bryce Canyon National Park.
July 27, 2006
Astronomy Festival 2006 Recap
Bryce Canyon Astronomy Festival Shows America the Stars.
Attendance at the Sixth Annual Bryce Canyon Astronomy Festival held June 21-24, 2006, was up 75% over last year’s event.
June 01, 2006
Navajo Loop Trail Rock Fall
Popular Navajo Loop Trail experiences rock fall, indefinitely closing Wall Street side of the trail.
