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Bryce, Utah
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Despite its name, Bryce Canyon is technically a series of natural amphitheaters rather than a canyon, formed by erosion from frost-wedging and rainwater. [Source: National Park Service]
The park is famous for its hoodoos, tall, thin spires of rock that are formed by the forces of erosion and are found in abundance here. [Source: National Park Service]
With a population of just over 200 people, Bryce Canyon City was incorporated in 2007 to provide services to the millions of visitors to the nearby national park. [Source: U.S. Census Bureau]
Bryce Canyon National Park is designated as an International Dark Sky Park, making it one of the best places in the United States for stargazing. [Source: International Dark-Sky Association]
The area was originally inhabited by the Paiute people, who have a rich history and cultural connection to the land, which they called 'Unka-timpe-wa-wince-pock-ich,' meaning 'red rocks standing like men in a bowl-shaped canyon.' [Source: National Park Service]
The park is named after Ebenezer Bryce, a Mormon settler who homesteaded in the area in the late 19th century and was known for his pragmatic approach to the rugged landscape. [Source: National Park Service]
The park is home to over 200 species of birds, including the peregrine falcon, and a variety of mammals such as mule deer and the elusive mountain lion. [Source: National Park Service]
