Bryce Canyon National Park
National park · Garfield County ·
World's largest concentration of hoodoos, exceptional stargazing, stunning views
World's largest concentration of hoodoos, exceptional stargazing, stunning views
"If you think the red hoodoos are beautiful, just imagine them shrouded in glittering white snow. In winter months, photographers flock to the majestic Sunrise and Sunset Points to capture the faded light as it travels across the rocky pinnacles. Don your microspikes or snowshoes (available for rent at Ruby’s Inn) and travel between the two points on the Rim Trail, then warm up on a views-for-days drive to Rainbow Point—elevation 9,115 feet." - Emily Pennington
"Gravity-defying limestone spires—called hoodoos—appear even more delicate when snow dusts the reddish-orange rocks. From November through March, snowpack permitting, you can join a ranger-led full moon hike on snowshoes provided by the National Park Service, or time a visit during a new moon for world-class stargazing under some of the West’s darkest skies." - Sarah L. Stewart Sarah L. Stewart Sarah L. Stewart is a Florida-based freelance magazine writer and editor specializing in travel, recreation, science, and health topics. Her work appears in Travel + Leisure, Outside, Backpacker, The Huffington Post, and other national publications. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines
"A roughly 4.5-mile traverse that many list as difficult or strenuous due to its elevation change, this route starts at Bryce Point, stays left at the junction, and showcases the Wall of Windows and other formations before giving you options to exit via the Wall Street or Two Bridges side of Navajo, or via Queen’s Garden—flexibility that can make the effort feel closer to moderate." - Lydia Mansel Lydia Mansel Lydia Mansel is a writer with more than eight years of experience editing and writing for both brands and online publications—with a particular focus on travel, fashion, and lifestyle. She’s also the founder of the travel site justpacked.com. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines
"I was told Utah has pledged that Bryce Canyon will remain accessible during the shutdown with roads, trails, and open-air sites generally open while visitor centers close, but the park could be closed if visitor access creates safety, health, or resource-protection concerns." - Jessica Puckett
"I plan evening visits to Bryce Canyon because its International Dark Sky designation makes nighttime stargazing especially spectacular." - Jessica Chapel