Bryce Canyon Association

09/01/2026

08/27/2026

Get ready to soar into Junior Ranger Day this Sunday, August 30!

Join our rangers at the Visitor Center from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. for a feather filled day of fun. Kids can discover some of the parks fascinating feathered friends and choose a bird to have painted on them; a colorful souvenir to wear as they explore the park!

Whether you're a first time Junior Ranger or already collecting badges, this is a great chance to learn, play, and celebrate the amazing birdlife that calls Bryce Canyon home.

We can’t wait to see you take flight!

https://www.nps.gov/planyourvisit/event-details.htm?id=4C5991E5-C572-3B20-91A3933C8B43D0FE

NPS Graphic / Claudia Loftus

08/20/2026

Meet the short-horned lizard! Although Bryce Canyon isn't the best habitat for reptiles because of the high elevation and generally cold weather, you can still find 11 species in the park including this one.

These little lizards range in length from 2.5 inches to nearly 6 inches. Short-horned lizards get their name from the horn-like scales on their heads and down their backs. They mostly eat insects, particularly ants, but will eat young snakes if they have the opportunity.

In turn, short-horned lizards are prey for many other animals including hawks, snakes and other lizards, and coyotes. Their spiky scales are meant to make them look unappetizing to their predators while their coloration helps them hide from both predators and prey.

You can learn more about the wildlife of Bryce Canyon on our website at https://www.nps.gov/brca/learn/nature/wildlife.htm

Short-horned lizard nestled in grass and dirt. NPS/N. Wheeler

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08/20/2026

The owl is considered wise because it sits quietly and looks serious. A strategy also used by people who haven’t read Monday's meeting agenda.

So, take a little owl wisdom into your week: pause, pay attention, give a hoot, and keep an eye out for opportunities. And if you don’t know what’s happening in the meeting… just sit quietly, look thoughtful, and let everyone assume you’re being wise.

But be careful! There’s a fine line between a wise owl gaze and a full-on Judgy McJudgeface owl stare. One says, “thoughtful observer.” The other says “HR would like a quick chat.”

Image: Great Horned Owl perched in a pine tree Rocky Mountain National Park. NPS/Westfall

08/10/2026

08/07/2026

🌟 🌟 🌟 🌟 🌟 5 star review from Anonymous:

Love the colors and depiction of the hoo doos in this poster. Takes me back to when I visited the park every time I look at the poster

https://national-park-posters.com/products/bryce-canyon-national-park

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.