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Bryce Canyon National Park

Utah is just full of the most amazing scenery and while Arches National Park is famous for its sandstone arches, visitors come to Bryce Canyon National Park to see the impressive stone hoodoos.

 

A hoodoo is a tall column of sandstone, usually with a harder rock sitting right on the top. The top stone has prevented centuries of rain from eroding the stone under it, leaving these bizarre structures that all look like they’re wearing hats. Even their name sounds fun! You can find hoodoos around the world, but no place else is like Bryce Canyon; there are so many of them here that you feel like you’re walking through a stone maze.

 

There are a number of trails through the park, some more strenuous than others. Serious hikers will love the Fairyland Loop, but families with children might want to stick with the Queen's Garden. The Under-the-Rim trail twists along for more than 20 miles through the labyrinth.

 

For panoramic views, head up to Rainbow Point or Sunset Point to get that perfect vacation photo. Most of the look-out points are accessible by car, so don't fret about having to climb on foot. You can also grab one of the park shuttle buses that can take you between various overlook points. For the most amazing photos, the rocks look their best at sunset.  

 

Once you've hiked to your heart’s content, take a load off your feet and experience  the park from horseback, or enjoy the thrill of seeing even more of the Bryce Canyon area on an ATV tour. Either way, we'd be happy to help you get a ride.

 

Quick Facts:

-- The area was named after Ebenezer Bryce, a Morman pioneer who had a homestead nearby.

--Bryce's Canyon isn't actually a canyon.

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Bryce Canyon National Park

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Bryce Canyon, Grand Canyon and Zion National Parks

Bryce Canyon, Grand Canyon and Zion National Parks

7 to 10 Nights  |  Starting from $3,175

Priceless views in Utah and Arizona are what this trip is all about. Zion National Park is quite possibly Nature at its most eloquent. Towering sandstone cliffs, narrow slot canyons, arches, seeping springs, and waterfalls await you. At Bryce Canyon National Park delicately colored spires, fins, and mazes beckon you to explore. And at the remote North Rim of the Grand Canyon, you're treated to breathtaking views of layers of rock exposed in the canyon walls.
Exploring the Southwest's Canyons and Lake Powell

Exploring the Southwest's Canyons and Lake Powell

11 to 14 Nights  |  Starting from $5,050

With close to two weeks, you'll be able to get into some of this area's most favorite and spectacular scenery. Explore beautiful Zion Canyon, watch the sunset on Bryce's hoodoos. Play on Lake Powell beneath towering sandstone cliffs, then gaze over the edge of the Grand Canyon. You'll start and end your trip in glitzy Las Vegas.
Las Vegas to San Francisco

Las Vegas to San Francisco

Over 14 Nights  |  Starting from $5,955

Enjoy two popular western cities in addition to some of the best national parks in the country on this one-way trip. Start with a visit to Las Vegas, a truly one of a kind place. Hike or ride horses through the hoodoos of Bryce Canyon. Walk the canyons of Zion National Park and be dwarfed by huge walls of sandstone. Visit ghost towns and mining towns of the Old West as you drive through Nevada. Experience Yosemite National Park, with its granite mountains and waterfalls. Top off your visit in San Francisco with a tour to Alcatraz Island or bike ride across the Golden Gate Bridge. Trips longer than 15 nights can also tie in a short trip to the Grand Canyon. RV availability is limited; please call before purchasing airline tickets.

Utah's Amazing Canyons and Lake Powell

Utah's Amazing Canyons and Lake Powell

Over 14 Nights  |  Starting from $5,995

Spend your time exploring the many national parks in Utah. Salt Lake City is the starting point for this adventure. Jeep or raft in Canyonlands, learn the difference between arches and natural bridges on a guided hike, ride horses into the hoodoos at Bryce, or wade through a slot canyon in Zion. Stop for a swim in Lake Powell, surrounded by the sandstone walls. You'll have plenty of time to soak it all in, and see some of the hidden gems of the park system along the way. Trips between Memorial Day and Labor Day can also make a side trip to the North Rim of the Grand Canyon.
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