Bryce Canyon National Park in southern Utah contains the geologic wonderland of Bryce Canyon, an eroded red rock amphitheatre famous for its hoodoos. Hoodoos are free-standing pinnacles of rock that erosion has separated from the main base of rock, making fantastic shadows and providing a surreal setting for sunrises and sunsets. The national park's scenic drive even has viewpoints named Sunrise and Sunset for those times of the day, along with Inspiration and Bryce viewpoints.
Bryce Canyon extends along the park road, offering hiking, picnicking, camping, and scenic views. Most of the park is accessible from developed hiking trails, although the longer trails do involve strenuous elevation changes.
Unlike other national parks, Bryce Canyon is easy to see in one visit, although you will want to come back as the seasons change, especially for the views of the red rock formations covered with a few inches of snow.
