Pictures feel so weak and insignificant when trying to portray the sheer depth and uniqueness of the rock formations at Bryce Canyon National Park. The park is a reserve in southern Utah, known for its red-orange, irregularly-shaped spires of rocks, also known as hoodoos. Wind, rain and time have eroded Bryce’s sandstone cliffs into an incredible natural landscape, which is made to look even more magnificent when blended in with the dark green of the surrounding trees.
Bryce is unique in so many ways, not least because it is one of the few national parks that lies at an elevation of around 2500 metres, meaning it offers activities such as skiing and snowshoeing, on top of more traditional ones like hiking, camping and horseback riding. Plus due to its location, Bryce receives substantially fewer visitors than the likes of Zion National Park or the Grand Canyon.
In short, Bryce is a must visit. If you’re looking to get away from the crowds and visit a park that often flies below the tourist radar, you’ll be hard-pressed to find a better one anywhere in the whole of the US. Go ahead – you can thank me later!