Imagine after a long drive on the road, you find the perfect spot — an untamed piece of wilderness where you can park and enjoy the outdoors all to yourself. You’re reminded as you gaze at the stars that the world is beautiful and you’re here to enjoy its splendor. Welcome to the experience and…
Over 76 million years ago, Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument, Utah looked entirely different. Instead of spectacular desert landscapes, Grand Staircase-Escalante was home to a lush, tropical rainforest, where abundant plants supported an ecosystem of prehistoric giants. The area is now…
When the leaves start to fall, who can resist driving around to admire nature’s beautiful seasonal shift? The perfect way to view the gorgeous colors of autumn is a sight-seeing drive that will take you past breath-taking vistas and fascinating historical sites. Cowboy’s Breakfast and Outlaw’s Home…
It’s often said that love starts with a spark — a love-at-first-sight moment, and as much as people can fall in love with each other, they can also fall in love with a destination’s views and scenic horizons as well. When you plan a vacation to Kodachrome Basin State Park, pictures will help give…
Rev your engines and get ready for a road trip that will rival your past vacations. With staycations becoming popular this year, it’s important to safely travel to your destination and enjoyably spend time in awe of the area you are traveling through. Find excitement by hiking through the area and…
Whether you’re coming from Las Vegas or Salt Lake City to Bryce Canyon Country, the trip planning process is something many struggle with. Once you determine your travel destination, you want to create the best itinerary with comfortable lodging, delicious dining establishments and entertaining…
Most visitors don’t realize where Tropic, Utah is in relation to Bryce Canyon National Park. When staying in Tropic, you are in an epicenter of adventure. Not only are you 15 minutes to the entrance of Bryce Canyon, but also 20 minutes from Kodachrome Basin State Park and about 15 minutes to Grand…
Before A.D. 1300, the Fremont people hunted and gathered for their meager living in the middle of the mars-looking desert. The red landscape, scattered with patches of green brush, doesn’t seem like an inhabitable place, but remnants of the Fremont people give light to their culture. In the 1880s…
Join #HomemadeHoodoos and Bring Bryce Canyon to Your Home A lot is happening in the world today and it’s affecting everyone, not just the tourism industry. However, even when you’re home refraining from unnecessary travel, there are ways you can bring travel home to you. You can dream about…
When it’s not quite time for the summer vacation, but you are trying to keep the kids busy inside the house, it’s time to bring the national parks to you! Download and print your own Bryce and Beyond Activity Booklet and color the popular and beautiful vistas of Bryce Canyon Country. Explore…
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