Bryce Canyon National Park

Bryce Canyon National Park which despite its name, is not a canyon, but a collection of giant natural amphitheaters along a plateau. Bryce is distinctive due to geological structures called hoodoos, formed by frost weathering and stream erosion of the river and lake bed sedimentary rocks. The red, orange, and white colors of the rocks provide spectacular views for park visitors. Bryce Canyon National Park is much smaller and sits at a much higher elevation than nearby Zion National Park. 

The Bryce Canyon was named after Ebenezer Bryce, who homesteaded in the area in 1874. While visiting Utah, I can’t stop pondering how the pioneers and homesteaders travel through this terrain with horses and covered wagons.