Blog - Bryce Canyon Country

Capitol Reef History

Capitol Reef National Park is largely defined by the Waterpocket Fold, a 100-mile long classic monocline uplifted 7,000 feet on the west side. The rugged Waterpocket Fold prevented a barrier to widespread exploration until the mid-1800s, but was home to a Native American population dating back to

What’s in a Name? Grand Staircase Escalante National Monument

Where does the Grand Staircase name come from?

The Grand Staircase Escalante National Monument is a rather long name, but this national monument certainly warrants your attention. The monument is most often referred to, by locals, simply as “The Staircase".

The name comes from the land formations

5 Summer Adventures in Garfield County

Discover the Ticaboo Adventure Center

Ticaboo is offering a series of new guided hikes, tours and other excursions out of the new Adventure Center from the Ticaboo Resort. Follow the footsteps of a local legend while exploring Ticaboo Canyon on the Cass Hite Sojourn. Travelers now have the chance

The Most Scenic Utah Drives are in Garfield County

The most beautiful and breathtaking scenic drives in Utah wind their way through picturesque Garfield County. You won't find anything quite like the vistas and scenery these beautiful byways have to offer.

Scenic Byway 12— Utah's All-American Road

Utah's picturesque Scenic Byway 12 was rated among

Weird things you never knew about Bryce Canyon National Park

Winter is actually one of the best times to visit the park

Wintertime at Bryce Canyon National Park is one of the best times to see this natural wonder. The white snow juxtaposed against the crimson earth make the scenery even more stunning in the winter. Wintertime visitors witness firsthand the

The Forces Behind Mother Nature

Discover the Elements that Reshape the Red-Rock Formations Every Year

Did You Know?

Did you know that Bryce Canyon is actually not a canyon at all? Despite the name, Bryce Canyon National Park is an accumulation of towering hoodoo rock formations that create natural amphitheaters. The heart of Bryce

Small Wildlife – Bryce Canyon Country

Wildlife watchers always hope to catch a glimpse of brag-worthy animals: bears, Rocky Mountain elk, Peregrine falcon. Sure it happens, most people are more likely to cross paths with the many smaller animals that call Bryce Canyon Country home such as cottontail and jack rabbits, porcupines,

Choosing a Vacation Destination

As travelers consider a vacation destination there is a simple list of four questions that can help in the decision making process:

1- Will it be memorable experience?
2- Is it safe?
3- Can I afford it?
4- Will those who travel with me enjoy it as much as I do?

Hiking among hoodoo formations in

Fall Colors in Bryce Canyon Country

Begin planning now to visit Bryce Canyon Country in the fall.

During the fall season, this region becomes a kaleidoscope of color as quaking aspens, cottonwoods, and majestic oaks display brilliant shades of gold, red, and orange. Although "color season" begins in early to mid-September, seeing

Notorious Outlaws of Bryce Canyon Country

Cattle rustling, bank heists, train robberies…temptations were irresistible for some of the more unsavory characters who roamed the Wild West at the turn of the 19th century. Blazing the Outlaw Trail from Montana to Mexico, outlaws such as Butch Cassidy and his Wild Bunch gang often hid out in