Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
at the parking and boarding area at the intersection of the entrance road and Utah
12, 3 miles from the park boundary, and ride the shuttle into the park. Those stay-
ing in the park at the Lodge at Bryce Canyon or one of the campgrounds can also
use the shuttle, at no additional charge (see “Fees,” earlier in this chapter). The
shuttle has stops at various viewpoints, as well as at Ruby's Inn, Ruby's Camp-
ground, the visitor center, Sunset Campground, and the Lodge at Bryce Canyon.
The shuttle runs every 12 to 15 minutes and is handicap accessible. The shuttle is
free and you can get on and off as you please. Note that using the shuttle is not
required; you can use your own car if you wish.
Historic & Man-Made Attractions
Although prehistoric American Indians and 19th-century pioneers spent some
time in what is now Bryce Canyon National Park, they left little evidence. The
park's main historic site is the handsome sandstone and ponderosa pine
Lodgeat
BryceCanyon
★★, built by the Union Pacific Railroad, and opened in 1924. Much
of it has been faithfully restored to its 1920s appearance, and the lobby contains
historic photos taken in the park during that period.
Ranger & Educational Programs
Park rangers present a variety of free programs and activities. One-hour
evening
programs,
which may include a slide show, take place at the Lodge at Bryce
Canyon, the visitor center, and occasionally at the North Campground amphitheat-
er. Topics vary, but could include such subjects as the animals and plants of the
park, geology, and the role of humans in the park's early days. Rangers also give
half-hour talks several times daily at various locations in the park, and lead hikes
and walks, including a
moonlighthike
★★ and a wheelchair-accessible, 1.5-hour
canyonrimwalk
★★ (Reservations are required, so sign up at the visitor center.)
Schedules are posted on bulletin boards at the visitor center, General Store, camp-
grounds, and the Lodge at Bryce Canyon.
Especially popular are the park's
Astronomy Programs
★, which are usually
offered 3 nights a week through the summer. Telescopes are provided.
The
HighPlateausInstitute,
which is affiliated with Bryce Canyon Natural His-
tory Association, occasionally presents educational programs for the public. For
