Bryce Canyon is a small national park in southwestern Utah. Despite its name, this is not really a canyon, but rather a spectacular series of 14 huge amphitheaters, each of which is carved at least 1,000 feet into the chromatic limestone of the Paunsaugunt Plateau. Each of the park's amphitheaters is crowded with a multitude of rock sculptures - domes, pinnacles, windows, natural bridges, arches, temples, and spires called "hoodoos."

Your first view of Bryce Canyon (usually at Sunrise Point) is rather dramatic, as rows of pine trees veil the color and grandeur of the canyon until you reach the rim. Here the brilliant hues come alive - especially with the rising and setting of the sun.