Bryce Canyon National Park News
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Show Bryce Canyon National Park some love on National Public Lands Day
August 30, 2023 | 3:05 pm
Since 1994, National Public Lands Day has mobilized volunteers on the fourth Saturday in September to celebrate and care for something we all share—our nation’s public lands. Bryce Canyon National Park invites the public to join rangers for a volunteer event on September 23, 2023, from 12:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. Individuals, school groups, families and community organizations are all encouraged to participate. For more information and to sign up, please visit go.nps.gov/BrycePLD.
Fatality at Bryce Canyon National Park
August 26, 2023 | 3:36 pm
Bryce Canyon National Park received a report at 7 p.m. on Friday, August 25 of a hiker, 64-year-old Jeanne Roblez Howell of Flagstaff, Arizona, who was overdue from a 2 p.m. hike on the Fairyland Loop trail. A search of the area was conducted in cooperation with the Garfield County Sheriff’s office and the Utah Department of Public Safety. The body of Ms. Howell was discovered at 1:30 a.m. on August 26 within Campbell Canyon, approximately a mile east of the Fairyland Loop. She was pronounced deceased at the scene by a Garfield County medical examiner.
Celebrate art and inspiration at Bryce Canyon National Park
August 18, 2023 | 11:08 am
Come celebrate 100 years of Bryce Canyon beauty and inspiration with a day of art in the park on September 18. In celebration of the park’s centennial year, Bryce Canyon is hosting a plein air “paint out” and linocut printmaking workshop in collaboration with Escalante Canyons Art Festival.
Proposed Changes to Campground and Full Moon Hike Reservations at Bryce Canyon National Park
August 1, 2023 | 1:09 pm
Bryce Canyon National Park is requesting public comment on three proposals to address discrepancies in campsite reservations and fees as well as access to full moon hike programs.
100 Years of Bryce Canyon, over 50 Million Years of Fossils
July 7, 2023 | 11:46 am
Bryce Canyon's centennial Geology Festival is scheduled for Friday, July 14 and Saturday, July 15 and will include guided hikes, geology programs and interactive family-friendly booths. This year’s festival will also feature special evening programs from author and geologist Christa Sadler and park paleontology fellow Tut Tran exploring fossil discoveries within and around Bryce Canyon National Park. As always, the annual Geology Festival is free with park admission, though some programs may require free tickets to attend.
Burrow on over to Bryce Canyon for Utah Prairie Dog Day
April 21, 2023 | 8:04 am
No celebration of Bryce Canyon’s centennial year would be complete without a special day for one of its keystone species. Utah Prairie Dog Day will return on Thursday, May 11 and feature ranger-led prairie dog viewing, family-friendly activity booths and a special keynote presentation by Keith Day, former Sensitive Species Biologist with the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources. The event is free with park admission. For a detailed schedule, please visit go.nps.gov/UtahPrairieDogDay.
Spring Forward into Bryce Canyon’s Centennial Year
March 20, 2023 | 9:46 am
With around 30 inches of snow on the ground, it may not yet look like spring at Bryce Canyon. Nevertheless, the park is busy with preparations to reopen seasonal facilities, extend hours, and resume shuttle service. No advance reservations are required to enter Bryce Canyon at any time this year, but we encourage planning ahead for the best experience during the park’s centennial year.
Need a paid summer internship? Apply at Zion, Pipe Spring, Cedar Breaks, and Bryce Canyon!
March 3, 2023 | 10:05 am
Looking a summer job in some of the most beautiful and historic places In Utah? Zion and Bryce Canyon National Parks and Cedar Breaks and Pipe Spring National Monuments are partnering with the Intergovernmental Internship Cooperative (IIC) to host paid internships this summer. Apply as soon as possible to be considered.
Utah Prairie Dog Day Returns to Bryce Canyon on May 11
February 24, 2023 | 9:22 am
No celebration of Bryce Canyon’s centennial year would be complete without a special day for one of its keystone species. Utah Prairie Dog Day will return on Thursday, May 11 and feature ranger-led prairie dog viewing, family-friendly activity booths, and a special keynote presentation. For a detailed schedule of events, please visit go.nps.gov/UtahPrairieDogDay.
Celebrate a Century of Wonder at Bryce Canyon National Park
February 9, 2023 | 2:13 pm
A cave without a ceiling, red rocks standing like men, nature’s most delicate jewel—Bryce Canyon National Park has been described as many things, and this year we’ll add “100 years old” to that list. To celebrate this historic milestone, the park and its partners are inviting the public to enjoy a year of special programs and events.