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The 18th Annual Astronomy Festival was held June 13 - 16, 2018 with Bryce Canyon's Astronomy Rangers and local Astronomical Societies. Keynote Speaker Dr. Michelle Thaller, Astronomer, NASA Headquarters. Check back soon for a schedule of next year's events!

It's incredible. However, every Tues, Thurs and Sat night during the Summer, Bryce Canyon does an astronomy presentation by their "Dark Rangers". This consists of an amusing slide show in their amphitheater and afterward, access to about 6 huge telescopes set up in the parking lot behind the Visitor's Center. Bryce Canyon is one of the best places (according to the national park service) to view the night sky because of the thinness of the atmosphere and no nearby towns to cast light on the sky. The telescope area opens at about 10:15pm.

We offer the DELUXE stargazing experience featuring: Lots of BIG telescopes = more viewing & less queueing Expert telescope operators Fun and funny laser constellation tours A variety of hi-tech educational multimedia shows Unparalleled enthusiasm for sharing astronomy Model rocket workshops Astrophotography lessons AND much, much, MORE.

2.9-mile hiking trail that leads to rock formations shaped like Queen Victoria and her garden.

Join us for some inspiration and adrenaline in Utah's red-rock canyons. Explore the whimsically shaped hoodoos of Bryce Canyon. Bike Canyon to Canyon in a family friendly bike path through Red Canyon that's brimming with crimson-colored pinnacles. For more professional riders there is a great trail that goes from Torrey to ?? Photo by Ace Wickwire

You’ll see more grandeur and beauty than you can imagine on your visit to Bryce Canyon. Like an exciting trip back through the eons of time…a close-up look at beautiful rock formations thousands of years in the making. Formations on which wind & rain are forever working their handicraft of sculpture. To add further to that illusion of timelessness you can see all of Bryce’s breathtaking beauty from horseback – man’s oldest (and most reliable) mode of transportation!

Enjoy the historic Utah countryside on horseback with Ruby's Horseback Adventures. We offer guided horseback tours along the rim of Bryce Canyon National Park and Red Canyon. Enjoy the gorgeous scenery and terrain, complete with red rock formations, "Hoodoos", and ponderosa pine trees. We offer a variety of rides designed to fit the needs of any customer. We offer half day, all day, and adventurous rides for more experienced riders. Enjoy the Wild West in its purest form, and take a ride with us at Ruby's Horseback Adventures today!

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Come experience the beauties around Bryce Canyon on some great ATV trails!

The Panguitch Valley Balloon Rally is free to attend and takes place throughout Panguitch, Utah on June 21-24. This event includes a variety of activities from vendors to children rides and is the perfect opportunity to experience southern Utah's beauty in a new way.