Did you know that only 20 miles southeast of Bryce Canyon National Park is Kodachrome Basin State Park? Known for its roaring red rock formations and magnificent skyscraper sand pipes, this park is considered a picture-perfect desert landscape. Originally named Chimney Rock State Park in 1962, the…
Welcome to part three of our Faces of Bryce Canyon Country Series! We have loved getting to know those who make this area a fantastic place to visit, live and explore. Read through this month’s featured guests to find out their favorite restaurants, hikes and unique places you didn’t even know…
Step back in time to the Cretaceous period when dinosaurs roamed the area designated as the Bureau of Land Management’s (BLM) first national monument — Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument. This is just one segment in the history of Escalante, Utah that occurred millions of years ago as the…
This month we’re back with another post about the residents of Bryce Canyon Country. With a county that offers incredible scenery and hundreds of activities, there’s definitely some amazing people that contribute to making sure you have a wonderful visit. To get to know this beautiful area of Utah…
Have you ever hiked a slot canyon experiencing the narrow passages and 100-foot walls? Hiking through slot canyons is a whole new world with tight spaces and the sun sneaking in between the cracks. Maybe you’ve hiked through slot canyons but have you ever wondered how they are formed? Usually, the…
This month we’d like to take you on a journey through the Bryce Canyon Country area. A county filled with two national parks, three state parks, a national monument and much more means we have a lot to talk about. To get to know this beautiful area of Utah, filled with miles of breathtaking…
Named after a Paiute Native American word, Panguitch, meaning ‘big fish’ is a small town in Southern Utah. Typically overshadowed by Bryce Canyon, Panguitch has some beautiful scenery and incredible ice fishing locations. Panguitch Lake and a variety of other nearby locations have been claimed the…
In the past year, we’ve all rediscovered—or discovered for the first time—the simple, safe, peaceful practice of camping. Places like Bryce Canyon Country are the cream of the crop for camping in Southern Utah. Since we all fell (back) in love with sleeping under the stars, we thought we’d put…
Bryce Canyon Country is full of active and adventurous experiences for families and friends from all over the world! With so many experiences in Bryce Canyon Country, there’s one for every letter of the alphabet. Start your bucket-list and plan a personalized getaway with adventures from A to Z! A…
“I’m dreaming of a Bryce Christmas.” You begin daydreaming as you watch the snow fall from the window. You’re imagining the red hoodoos in Bryce Canyon Country covered in a fluffy layer of snow. A different kind of red and white Christmas, but in the best possible way, that ignites your sense of…
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