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Bryce
Canyon
Allow a half to full day in the park.
Best
Western Ruby’s Inn is located one mile from the entrance
to Bryce Canyon National Park. The park is open all
year. There is a visitor center and museum in the park.
Colorful rock formations, pines and sweeping vistas
are photographers’ favorites. Popular activities include
hiking and sightseeing, and in the winter, cross country
skiing and snowshoeing. Van tours are available at Ruby’s.
Zion
2 hr drive from Bryce, allow at least a half day to
see Zion.
Zion
National Park is located 83 miles from Best Western
Ruby’s Inn. Open all year, Zion is noted for the towering
rock monoliths and cliffs, the Virgin River and Zion
Canyon. It is also a photographer’s paradise. Hiking,
sightseeing, and horseback rides are among the park’s
activities. Hiking the Zion Narrows requires a permit.
Grand
Canyon North Rim
3 hr drive, allow a half to full day in the park.
The
quiet North Rim is located 160 miles south of Bryce
along US 89 and US 89A, then Hwy 67. The North Rim is
closed in winter due to snow. Drive along the roads
overlooking the Grand Canyon. Hiking and trail rides
are among the activities. There is a visitor center
and a museum at the park.
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Capitol
Reef
2 hr drive from Bryce, allow a half to full day in
the park.
Located
121 miles from Bryce Canyon, Capitol Reef National
Park features colorful cliffs, the Capitol Dome, and
the small village of Fruita. From Bryce, drive east
on Scenic Byway 12 which travels through the Dixie
National Forest, the Grand Staircase-Escalante National
Monument, and several small towns en route to Boulder
Mountain and Scenic Byway 24. The park’s entrance
is near the junction. There is a visitor center and
museum. Hiking, a scenic drive, and bicycling are
popular.
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