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Area Attractions
There is so much to see near the
Bryce Canyon area that will make your trip worthwhile. The
Paunsaugunt Wildlife Museum showcases many areas that are nestled in
the spectacular landscape of Scenic Byway 12. Most of this land is
protected by the government and is regionally dominated by Bryce
Canyon National Park and the Dixie National Forest. Millions of
people flock to this region each year to see the amazing natural
formations that can’t be found anywhere else in the
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Bryce Canyon National Park is
best known for its enchanting amphitheaters full of red rock spires
that resemble humans. The erosive power of water and wind has
meticulously carved out interesting formations, called Hoodoos,
which are quite unique to the Bryce Canyon area. Towering green
ponderosa pines line the rims of these amphitheaters and accentuate
the red hues of the rock formations. While many desert areas are
beautiful, Bryce Canyon has its own distinct flair.
 Adjacent
to Bryce Canyon National Park is the Grand Staircase – Escalante
National Monument which is known for its multi-colored series of
rock cliffs. These cliffs form what appears to be a staircase that
has the Colorado Plateau as its high point and ends at the Grand
Canyon.
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 Red Canyon, Bryce
Canyon National Park, Kodachrome Basin State Park and Dixie National
Forest are along Scenic Byway 12 – one of America’s most beautiful
roadways, according to Car and Driver magazine. The region
surrounding Scenic Byway 12 is peppered with great fishing spots,
fantastic outlooks, and prime terrain for biking, hiking, camping,
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Remnants of ancient Indian
civilizations are also strewn throughout the area. The Fremont and
Anasazi civilization once called this region home. They left behind
edifices that were used for housing and granaries. In addition to
these buildings, petroglyphs (images pecked onto rock) and
pictographs (images painted onto rock) depict ancient everyday life
and are found throughout the area.
All of this scenery is within a two hour
drive of the Paunsaugunt Wildlife Museum. Thus, a visit to the
museum comes with an entire day of site seeing and outdoor
adventure. | |
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