Bryce Canyon is not what you would actually call a canyon, but it is really a giant natural amphitheater created by erosion

Settled by Mormon pioneers in the 1850s Bryce Canyon was designated as a national park in 1928. The park was named after Ebenezer Bryce, who homesteaded in the area in 1875.

Bryce Canyon is at a much higher elevation than nearby Grand Canyon. The rim at Bryce varies from 8,000 to 9,000 feet (2400 to 2700 m) above sea level.

Bryce Canyon is located in Southern Utah and is approximately 80 miles (128 kilometers) North of the Grand Canyon.

Bryce canyon can be enjoyed in any season. Summer temperatures range from mid 80's F. to lows in the mid 40's F. Winter temperatures can go as low as -30 degrees F. below zero when an Alaskan cold front goes through.

Bryce Canyon has approximately 1.75 million visitors a year. The highest visitaion is between June and September, with low visitaion in December, January and February.