Bryce Canyon Association

06/10/2026

06/10/2026

Bryce Canyon National Park is hosting the 2026 Astronomy Festival this week.

Read more through the link in the comments.

06/01/2026

Planning on coming to Bryce Canyon this weekend? Visitors are strongly encouraged to use the shuttle when visiting Bryce Canyon. Shuttles are free with park entrance admission and will save you the time and headache of finding a parking place during a busy weekend.

Shuttles run every 10-15 minutes from 8 AM to 8 PM. Shuttles visit all the major viewpoints and a few locations in Bryce Canyon City. The best place to catch the shuttle is at the shuttle station, even before you reach the park. Park passes can be purchased at the shuttle station, and there is always plenty of parking.

Let someone else do the driving, so you can enjoy your visit to the park!

https://www.nps.gov/brca/planyourvisit/shuttle.htm

04/20/2026

04/13/2026

You often hear us say, "drink plenty of water!" but how much water do you really need? Here at 8,000 feet above sea level, we have about 30% less oxygen than most people are used to breathing. As a result, your body has to work extra hard to perform the same activities - you know, the ones that keep you alive. That means you get dehydrated much quicker here!

This is especially the case as we get into the hotter summer months. Dehydration is one of the most common emergencies that require carry out in the park (just after injured ankles due to poor footwear choices). Do yourself a favor and make sure your water reservoirs are full before you hit the trail. While our rescue crew members are great, your vacation will be a lot better if you never have to meet them.

To combat dehydration, we recommend one liter of water per hour, per adult, spent on trail. The handy trail guide in your park newspaper will help you determine how long your hike is expected to take. However, liters aren't a strong suit here in the United States, so we've created a handy reference for some of our more popular hikes!

One liter of water is about 34 ounces. Many reusable water bottles come in a 32oz size, so that's the standard used in the photo. If your bottle is larger or smaller than 32oz, do a little math to figure out how many of YOUR bottles you'll need.

A ranger holds a purple water bottle while standing on the rim trail. Next to her is a scale showing how many bottles of water should be taken along on some of the most popular Bryce Canyon hikes. NPS photo and illustration.

04/05/2026

Swamp Canyon Overlook is the final stop on our virtual tour of the Southern Scenic Drive. In addition to a gorgeous view, it’s also the trailhead for the Swamp Canyon Loop, a lesser-known moderate trail in the southern end of the park.

We hope you’ve enjoyed the Southern Scenic Drive virtual tour!

Looking down into Swamp Canyon where there are pink rock formations and evergreens below a bright blue sky. NPS/A. Vassar.

04/03/2026

Natural Bridge is the next viewpoint on our Southern Scenic Drive virtual tour. It’s one of the most popular overlooks in the southern end of the park. Impressive rain or shine, Natural Bridge was captured emerging out of the fog in this photo from early fall.

An orange, red, and pink natural stone arch is shrouded in misty fog, with green plants in the foreground. NPS/A. Vassar

04/02/2026

Starting Friday, April 3rd, the Bryce Canyon Shuttle will once again be available for visitors! See the whole park and park only once! The shuttle is free with admission and easy to use.

If your vehicle is 23 feet or longer, you are required to park it and take the shuttle. Parking is free and available outside the park, as well as the overflow lot across from the visitor center.

To learn more about the Bryce Canyon Shuttle, visit our website at https://www.nps.gov/brca/planyourvisit/shuttle.htm
Visitors are shown boarding an orange bus that has photos of Bryce Canyon on its side. NPS photo.

03/31/2026

With unusually warm daytime temperatures and cool nights in the forecast for the next few weeks, it’s a great idea to be prepared for anything. Check to make sure you’ve got the including snacks, water, sun protection, and clothing to layer for both sun and chill.

You can learn more about the 10 Essentials by visiting https://www.nps.gov/articles/10essentials.htm

Photo showing a hat, snacks, water bottle, sunglasses, and sunscreen on a wooden bench. NPS/A. Vassar.