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Show 7 2003 Kanab Area Vacation Guide www.kanabguide.com Bryce Canyon National By Dixie Brunner Surrounded with beauty... Red stone spires jab at the azure-blu- e Utah sky like an accusing old mans fingers. An eerie feeling takes hold, as the towering rock pillars beckon. Peering over the canyon rim, youre treated to a dramatic, to Beauty Park-Aspir- es and sandstone have carved the stone sculptures. You must explore Bryce. The many hiking trails leading to the Each season and every passing moment offers yet another view. The master artist of time provides a different perspective, as the lighting creates changing you can rest on a bench provided along the trail. You stare up at the red spires stretching over 1,000 feet in the air. canyon floor demand your magical effects. The view confirms what you already knew to be true - Bryce Canyon is like nowhere youve ever been before! attention, the only question is how to get there. A year round visitor center and breathtaking landscape vista, far Some choose to beyond that of normal, descriptive rent horses to make the trip vocabulary. Welcome to Bryce Canyon National Park. A trip to Bryce Canyon is an adventure seemingly not of this world. The geological wonder is a testament to Mother Nature having final say when it comes to creating a place of color, texture and beauty. Bryces allure is undeniable from the time you first glimpse the unusual sculptured, multicolored pinnacles along the canyons edge. The bizarre formations are nestled in 12 huge bowls sinking deep into the red southern Utah earth. The stone spires of Bryce are actually the product of erosion. Wind, weather and time on sedimentary rock such as lime natural history center adjacent to the park entrance can help tourists plan their Bryce tour. Daily ranger talks and current down, while others opt to walk. The gradual schedules for various park activities are posted at the visitor center. Make a visit to Bryce Canyon National Park a part of your southern Utah travel itinerary. descent into Bryce Canyon offers a giant fantasy close-u- p view of the orange formations. The game many choose to play as they follow the gentle switchbacks is to guess what the spires and formations resemble. Upon reaching the canyon floor, How do I get there from Kanab? Take Highway 89 north out of Kanab. The beautiful road will take you through the small communities of Mt. Carmel, Orderville, Glendale and Hatch. Just north of Hatch, turn east on Highway 12. Turn south on Highway 63. Follow the signs to Bryce Canyon National Park. Its only 77 miles from Kanab. Travelers Tip- - When hiking make sure to take plenty of water. The effects of the sun and heat can dry a person out quickly Fall is a beautiful time to visit Bryce Canyon, with the Quaking Aspens in full color. . KANAB TIRE & CENTER Buses Welcome RV & Boat Parking Brakes, Shocks, Exhaust 6 Brands of Tires RV Service Fresh Sandwiches Fresh Salads Cool Drinks Cool Smoothies Drive-Thr- u Spacious Dining Call-in- s Welcome Boat, RV, Vehicle Parking Convenience Store Quick Lube - Baja Imports Souvenirs (DaytunTirn lutKasasasl fTtrim-p- a mm COODfVEAn ERCULE Jm, (435) 644-255- 7 Q r ' uuu ' ' (435) 644-880- 0 |