Editorial photo #13721835 Human Interest

Bryce Canyon National Park

Sunset Point in Bryce Canyon National Park is photographed in Bryce City, Utah, on May 6, 2026. Bryce Canyon is a national park in the United States located in southwestern Utah. The major feature of the park is Bryce Canyon, which is a collection of giant natural amphitheaters along the eastern side of the Paunsaugunt Plateau. Bryce is distinctive due to geological structures called hoodoos, formed by frost weathering and stream erosion of the river and lake bed sedimentary rock. The red, orange, and white colors of the rocks provide distinctive views for park visitors. Bryce Canyon National Park is much smaller and sits at a much higher elevation than nearby Zion National Park. The rim at Bryce varies from 8,000 to 9,000 feet (2,400 to 2,700 m). (Photo by Thomas O'Neill/NurPhoto)