Exploration Inspiration: 7 Photos of Beautiful Bryce Canyon

No matter the season Bryce Canyon is a place unlike anywhere else in the world. Its unique frost-eroded hoodoos and canyons comprised of Dakota Sandstone and Tropical Shale, laid down millions of years ago in an ancient ocean, create some of the most gorgeous views on earth.

Monsoon season is a particularly beautiful time at Bryce, as afternoon thunderstorms gather quickly, move across the a landscape and then dissipate as quickly as they formed.

Photo: Kyle Frost

Camping during winter and late spring after a late snow adds an entirely new dimension to Bryce, as the light-reflecting snow illuminates the columns and caverns.

Photo: Nick Oman

Photos: Ryan Vermillion

Photo: Jonathan Reed

Many visitors to Bryce only visit the easily-accessible viewpoints or the Rim Trail (which is fantastic), but they miss the unreal canyons amongst the hoodoos and the magical colors that arise as the light cascades down.

Photo: Emily Goodman

Photo: Jonathan Reed

So what are you waiting for? Grab your favorite adventure buddy (or three) and head to Bryce Canyon National Park!

Cover photo: Ryan Vermillion