The hoodoo spires of Bryce Canyon National Park are mesmerizing rock formations in the southwest corner of Utah that attracts visitors from all over the world. Or, as Ebenezer Bryce, the immigrant who settled the land after being sent by the Mormon Church, said, it’s a “helluva place to lose a cow.” The reason why is obvious as the giant spires, some reaching 200 feet (61m) in height, create a stunning panorama painted with various hues of red and orange, punctuated by the dark greens of the ponderosa pines and spruce trees; it is a maze of wonder that’s worth exploring. Designated in 1928, Bryce Canyon National Park in Utah, is not a big area at just under 36,000 acres (145.02 km2), but what it ...
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