United States
Bryce Canyon
Welcome to Utah! Bryce Canyon isn't really a canyon at all — it's a giant natural amphitheater packed with thousands of tall, skinny rock spires called hoodoos.
Why is it famous?
It has the largest collection of hoodoos — strange, colorful rock spires — found anywhere on Earth.
The rocks glow orange, pink, and red, especially at sunrise.
How was it formed?
Water seeps into cracks in the limestone, then freezes and expands over 200 nights a year.
This freeze-thaw cycle slowly breaks the rock apart, carving tall thin spires called hoodoos.
Amazing facts
Bryce Canyon has thousands of hoodoos, some as tall as a 10-story building.
The tallest hoodoo, Thor's Hammer, looks just like a giant stone hammer.
Quick facts
- Bryce Canyon has thousands of hoodoos, some as tall as a 10-story building.
- The tallest hoodoo, Thor's Hammer, looks just like a giant stone hammer.
- The park's rim sits over 8,000 feet high, so it gets cold and snowy in winter.
- Bryce Canyon has some of the darkest night skies in the United States, perfect for stargazing.