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Bryce Amphitheater VISITORS’ CHECKLIST
This panoramic vista
of snow-covered rock Practical Information
spires is among the
most popular views Hwy 63 off Hwy 12.
n PO Box 640201, UT 84764.
of the park. In both
winter and summer Tel (435) 834-5322.
Open daily. Closed Jan 1,
the amphitheater is
Mossy Thanksg., Dec 25. Visitor Center:
Cave best seen from Open Apr & Oct: 8am–6pm;
Inspiration Point.
May–Sep: 8am–8pm; Nov–Mar:
8am–4:30pm. & 7 limited.
8 0 = 
∑ nps.gov/brca
Transport
~ @ regular shuttle service
between the entrance & Bryce
Point from Memorial Day to
Labor Day.
Natural Bridge
This graceful natural bridge is
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Bryce park’s scenic highway. It frames
Point a picturesque view of the distant
valley below. Officially, it is a
Paria natural arch and not a bridge,
View as it was formed not by a river
PINK CLIFFS but by the same natural forces
(of wind, rain, and ice) that
created the park’s hoodoos.
Agua Canyon
This overlook
features some of the
most delicate and
beautiful of the park’s
Swamp formations, as well
Canyon
Butte as a good view of
the layered pink
sandstone cliffs
Noon
Canyon typical of the
Butte Paunsaugunt Plateau.
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Rainbow
Point
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Ponderosa
Canyon Yovimpa
Point
Utah Prairie Dog
Key Now threatened, the Utah
prairie dog lives only in
Highway PINK CLIFFS southern Utah; those living
Hiking Route in the park today constitute
the largest remaining group.
For hotels and restaurants in the region see pp550–52 and pp553–5

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