Bryce Canyon National Park: Dark Sky Gazing & Hoodoos Are Amazing!

IN the Parks·Allison Martin·Aug 13, 2026·34 min

Show Notes

On my family trip to the Utah Mighty 5 National Parks, our next stop is Bryce Canyon National Park. This park left a lasting impression on all of us; it was definitely a favorite! We got to enjoy Astronomy Fest events on our first night there, taking advantage of the park’s Dark Sky status.

We were in awe of the hoodoos, unique rock formations all throughout the amphitheater. (Note: Bryce Canyon is not technically a canyon). And if a little kid can hike Navajo Loop and the Queen’s Garden Trail, so can you! Learn more about hoodoo formation from the NPS site. This is definitely a must-do national park!

You are going to learn about:

  • Historic Ruby’s Inn
  • Bryce Canyon’s Astronomy Fest
  • How to Take Star Pictures at Night with Your Phone
  • What Hoodoos Are
  • Our Favorite Trails from Bryce Canyon

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Episode Details
Show
IN the Parks
Category
Travel & Outdoors
Topic
IN the Parks
Duration
00:33:40
Published
Aug 13, 2026
About the Host
Allison Martin
Allison Martin
Host · IN the Parks

Allison Martin tells the stories behind Indiana's state parks: the best trails, the campgrounds, the history and the corners worth the drive.

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Its hoodoos: unique rock formations that fill the park's amphitheater. Bryce Canyon also holds Dark Sky status, which is why the park runs Astronomy Fest events after sunset. Allison Martin and her family rated it a favorite of the whole Utah Mighty 5 trip.

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