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THE HISTORY OF BRYCE CANYON
Journey Through Time: The Story of Bryce Canyon
Step into a world shaped by time and marvel at the ancient hoodoos that define Bryce Canyon’s breathtaking landscape. For centuries, these remarkable formations have welcomed explorers—from the Paiute people, who first hunted and traveled across the Paunsaugunt Plateau over 800 years ago, to the pioneers and settlers who arrived in the 1870s.
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Preservation

As interest in Bryce Canyon grew, conservationists and the U.S. Park Service recognized the need to find ways to protect its fragile wonders. Today, initiatives like the Night Skies program help safeguard the park’s nocturnal habitats and keep its starry skies brilliantly clear.

The Lodge at Bryce Canyon

Built in 1925 by the Utah Parks Company as part of a Union Pacific railroad project, The Lodge at Bryce Canyon welcomed its first guests to the heart of the park. Constructed from local materials, the lodge’s rustic charm remained intact, earning it National Historic Landmark status in 1987.

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Geological Wonders

Bryce Canyon is world-renowned for its hoodoos—towering rock spires sculpted by millions of years of erosion. The park’s ancient formations date back over 144 million years. Whether hiking or horseback riding, marvel at these geologic wonders and the diverse wildlife that call the canyon home.