Key Information
Bryce Canyon
| Type | Natural Amphitheaters with Hoodoos (stone spires) |
| Area | 35,835 acres |
| Named After | Ebenezer Bryce |
Learning Point
- Bryce Canyon is a stunning natural amphitheater filled with otherworldly rock formations called hoodoos. These spire-shaped creations, formed by frost weathering and erosion over millions of years, paint the landscape in a riot of red, orange, and yellow hues. Sunrise and sunset are particularly breathtaking times to visit, as the sunlight bathes the hoodoos in an even more dramatic light.
Project
- Draw a picture of Bryce Canyon.
- Overview
- Natural Bridge
Location
| Located in | Garfield County and Kane County, Utah, United States |
Fun Facts
- Despite its name, Bryce Canyon isn’t technically a canyon. It’s actually a collection of giant natural amphitheaters carved out by frost wedging and erosion over millions of years.
- Bryce Canyon boasts the highest concentration of hoodoos in the world. These spire-shaped rock formations, some reaching up to 200 feet tall, are the result of erosion by wind, water, and ice.
- Due to its remote location and minimal light pollution, Bryce Canyon offers some of the darkest night skies in the lower 48 states.
- The land around it has been inhabited for thousands of years by Native American people. The Paiute tribe were the most recent inhabitants, and their stories and traditions are still reflected in the place names and archeological sites found within the park.
Past Lessons
| 120 | July 8, 2024 | (North America) |