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…
Southern Utah presents puzzling rock formations, “hoodoos”, slot canyons, and some of the most colorful landscapes in the United States! Travelers visiting the area will quickly realize that 3 days isn’t nearly enough time to explore the region, but with this “squeeze” itinerary, you can hit some of…
Bryce Canyon Country is home to some of the most unique rock formations in the United States. The best way to view this red-rock country is to take your time exploring the trails and hikes that reveal the past and present workings of mother nature. Popular Hikes Rim Trail: This easy-going trail…
This formation that looks like those found in Bryce Canyon is actually in Red Canyon along Scenic Byway 12, and is easily photographed from the road. All through the late fall we will begin to experience the glories of the winter season. Bryce Canyon and the surrounding region will receive…
Perhaps not surprisingly, there are many people who turn from Highway 89 onto Scenic Byway 12 and venture about two miles up the road to the point where they hit Red Canyon, and they say to themselves, "this must be Bryce Canyon". Those visitors often turn around and go on their merry way, believing…
It may be no coincidence that Utah's most popular newspaper started with the Bryce Canyon and Capitol Reef area when it recently compiled a list of Utah's Top Getaway Destinations. The article listed these and other locations as additional reasons to visit this region. > Waterpocket Fold: This is the…
The Piano Guys record video for their Titanium / Pavane cover video at Bryce Canyon National Park. Last fall we assisted The Piano Guys with shooting the video for their Titanium / Pavane mash-up recording that, after signing with Sony Records, became the first track on their first album. We…
For the adventurous at heart, mountain biking through the breathtaking backcountry of Bryce Canyon National Park can provide the thrill of a lifetime. The Thunder Mountain trail gives riders 1200 feet of up road climbing action, with stunning vistas of unending sky, the sacred scents of sagebrush…
If you haven't heard of The Piano Guys yet, you will likely become familiar with them very soon. They performed on the Jay Leno show last Friday night, and will be featured this week on the Today Show. Paul Anderson (one of The Piano Guys) takes photos of Bryce Canyon as he performs some location…
Twelve miles outside of Bryce Canyon National Park on Scenic Byway 12, Red Canyon beckons with a similar red rock landscape. Like Bryce Canyon, Red Canyon’s hoodoos were sculpted from Claron limestone over eons from wind and water erosion. Red Canyon is part of the Dixie National Forest, and follows…
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