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Bryce Canyon National Park

Located in southwest Utah, Bryce Canyon is home to the greatest concentration of hoodoos on Earth! If you don't comply, your message will be removed.
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05/06/2026

Just popping in with a reminder!
Bryce Canyon’s Utah Prairie Dog Day is coming up on May 7, 9:00 AM to 3:30 PM in front of the Visitor Center. We hope to see you there!

05/01/2026

Join us for Prairie Dog Day at Bryce Canyon!

On May 7, our wildlife biologists and park rangers will be out in front of the Visitor Center celebrating Prairie Dog Day. Stop by to learn more about this special little mammal and, if you're lucky, spot one using the park’s scopes and binoculars!

Bring your Junior Rangers along! We’ll have a prairie‑dog coloring sheet and a face‑painting booth for some extra fun.

We hope to see you there!

04/08/2026

You often hear us say, "drink plenty of water!" but how much water do you really need? Here at 8,000 feet above sea level, we have about 30% less oxygen than most people are used to breathing. As a result, your body has to work extra hard to perform the same activities - you know, the ones that keep you alive. That means you get dehydrated much quicker here!

This is especially the case as we get into the hotter summer months. Dehydration is one of the most common emergencies that require carry out in the park (just after injured ankles due to poor footwear choices). Do yourself a favor and make sure your water reservoirs are full before you hit the trail. While our rescue crew members are great, your vacation will be a lot better if you never have to meet them.

To combat dehydration, we recommend one liter of water per hour, per adult, spent on trail. The handy trail guide in your park newspaper will help you determine how long your hike is expected to take. However, liters aren't a strong suit here in the United States, so we've created a handy reference for some of our more popular hikes!

One liter of water is about 34 ounces. Many reusable water bottles come in a 32oz size, so that's the standard used in the photo. If your bottle is larger or smaller than 32oz, do a little math to figure out how many of YOUR bottles you'll need.

A ranger holds a purple water bottle while standing on the rim trail. Next to her is a scale showing how many bottles of water should be taken along on some of the most popular Bryce Canyon hikes. NPS photo and illustration.

04/05/2026

SQUIRREL!! No, wait… chipmunk?

Bryce Canyon is home to two little cuties that can be hard to tell apart: the Uintah Chipmunk and the Golden-mantled Ground Squirrel. They are close in size, with the Uintah Chipmunk averaging 8 to 9.5 inches (20 cm to 24 cm) in length and the Golden-mantled Ground Squirrel averaging 9 to 12 inches (23 cm to 30 cm).

They are very similar in color too, except for around their eyes. The Golden-mantled Ground Squirrel has a light-colored circle around its eyes, while the Uintah Chipmunk has a dark stripe that seems to go directly through its eyes and stripes on its face.

Whether chipmunk or squirrel, please remember: don’t feed the animals!
For more information about animals in Bryce Canyon, visit our website at https://www.nps.gov/brca/learn/nature/wildlife.htm

Top photo: A small rodent with brown and white stripes and a rust-colored patch of fur below its neck sits on a brick. The white circle around its eye means it is a Golden-mantled Ground Squirrel. Photo below: A small rodent with brown and cream stripes and a patch of rust-colored fur along its arm and side sits on a tree branch. The brown stripe that seems to go through its eye indicates it is a Uintah Chipmunk. NPS photos.

04/03/2026

Swamp Canyon Overlook is the final stop on our virtual tour of the Southern Scenic Drive. In addition to a gorgeous view, it’s also the trailhead for the Swamp Canyon Loop, a lesser-known moderate trail in the southern end of the park.

We hope you’ve enjoyed the Southern Scenic Drive virtual tour!

Looking down into Swamp Canyon where there are pink rock formations and evergreens below a bright blue sky. NPS/A. Vassar.

04/02/2026

Starting Friday, April 3rd, the Bryce Canyon Shuttle will once again be available for visitors! See the whole park and park only once! The shuttle is free with admission and easy to use.

If your vehicle is 23 feet or longer, you are required to park it and take the shuttle. Parking is free and available outside the park, as well as the overflow lot across from the visitor center.

To learn more about the Bryce Canyon Shuttle, visit our website at https://www.nps.gov/brca/planyourvisit/shuttle.htm
Visitors are shown boarding an orange bus that has photos of Bryce Canyon on its side. NPS photo.

03/30/2026

Serve your park. Protect the hoodoos. Make a difference.

BRYCE CANYON NATIONAL PARK — NOW HIRING LOCAL SEASONAL POSITIONS!

Join our team for the 2026 season! Bryce Canyon National Park is seeking local applicants to help protect this unique landscape and provide excellent service to visitors from around the world.

Available Positions working in:
• Visitor Services, Fee Collection, and Campground Operations

Why Work at Bryce Canyon?
• Serve your local community
• Gain federal work experience
• Work outdoors in world class scenery
• Be part of a supportive, mission driven team

Seasonal Work Period:
Generally May through late October

Requirements:
• Must live within the local commuting area, 75 miles or less
• Must meet federal employment eligibility
• Background check required

How to Apply:
Apply through USAJOBS. Open to the first 100 applicants or until 04/03/2026 whichever comes first:
https://www.usajobs.gov/job/862939600

03/29/2026

Today’s stop on our virtual Southern Scenic Drive is a two-fer! At Piracy and Farview Points, you get two stunning vistas with only one stop. Farview Point is located right next to the parking lot, while Piracy Point requires a short walk to reach the viewpoint.

Photo on the left: Morning view from Piracy Point looking south towards orange cliffs and green trees, interspersed with patches of snow. NPS/A. Vassar. Photo on the right: Afternoon view from Farview Point with pink cliffs and green trees stretching towards the horizon. NPS photo.

03/27/2026

With unusually warm daytime temperatures and cool nights in the forecast for the next few weeks, it’s a great idea to be prepared for anything. Check to make sure you’ve got the including snacks, water, sun protection, and clothing to layer for both sun and chill.

You can learn more about the 10 Essentials by visiting https://www.nps.gov/articles/10essentials.htm

Photo showing a hat, snacks, water bottle, sunglasses, and sunscreen on a wooden bench. NPS/A. Vassar.

03/25/2026

Natural Bridge is the next viewpoint on our Southern Scenic Drive virtual tour. It’s one of the most popular overlooks in the southern end of the park. Impressive rain or shine, Natural Bridge was captured emerging out of the fog in this photo from early fall.

An orange, red, and pink natural stone arch is shrouded in misty fog, with green plants in the foreground. NPS/A. Vassar

03/22/2026

Welcome back to our virtual tour of the Southern Scenic Drive! Today’s stop is Agua Canyon, which is always stunning but especially at sunrise, when this photo was taken.

Rock formations glow in orange, red, and yellow as sunlight hits them from the east. NPS photo.

Address

Highway 63 Park Road #1
Bryce Canyon City, UT
84764

Telephone

+14358345322

Website

http://www.nps.gov/brca/index.htm

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