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Bryce Canyon

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Views

On a clear day, you can see terrain over 150 kilometers (90 miles) away. At night, it's a stargazer's dream, thanks to the isolated location, the exceptionally clean air, and the 2400 meter (8000 feet) altitude.

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Trails

Hikers, both experienced and inexperienced, have many trails to enjoy, including some heading down to the canyon floor. Come winter, cross-country skiers and snowshoe enthusiasts inherit the footpaths.

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Origin

Wind, water and ice have been sculpting Bryce Canyon for millions of years - and will continue to do so for eons to come.

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Name

It is named for the 19th century Mormon settler Ebenezer Bryce. Whether he actually uttered the well-known quote "hellavu place to lose a cow" regarding the canyon is open to debate.

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