This year, its annual astronomy festival includes guided stargazing sessions, lectures and “star stories” presentations, family-friendly activities and even a performance by strings musicians in the northern Arizona-based Dark Sky Quartet. Though most travelers visit to see its rich, reddish-orange rock formations known as “ hoodoos” during daylight hours, the 35,835-acre park is also an ideal place to stay up late. Situated in southern Utah, Bryce Canyon earned its dark-sky designation in 2019. Travelers can learn about how the Hopi and Navajo peoples interpret the night sky, as well as hear from NASA scientists Julie McEnery and Aaron Yazzie.Ī post shared by GrandCanyonNPS Bryce Canyon National Park - June 14–17 Park officials are organizing events on both the north and south rims, such as ranger-led constellation tours, lectures and photography workshops. Grand Canyon National Park - June 10–17Įncompassing some of the country’s most remote, rugged terrain, Grand Canyon National Park is hosting its annual “ star party” this month. And if you’re planning a park trip, you may consider timing it with one of these special, star-focused events. If you’re curious to know how your favorite park stacks up in terms of light pollution, the National Park Service has created an interactive map that shows brightness measurements across the country. Even if you can’t make it to these specifically, many national parks offer regular stargazing events throughout the year-or, at the very least, they offer online tips for successfully peering up at the cosmos within their bounds. This year, several national parks are holding stargazing festivals, also known as “star parties,” to help take advantage of their inky-black skies. National parks, in particular, are making a push to get certified as havens for sky watching by the International Dark Sky Association, and they even host events designed to get travelers excited about astronomy. It might be nippy but it’s worth it.As light pollution gets worse, public lands are some of the last remaining places to easily gaze at stars or catch a glimpse of luminous meteor showers. So layer up, pack warm and check the weather. Snow can start in October and can last until April, but the coldest months are December through February. Winter: Snow-capped hoodoos might be dazzling, but they come at a cost: Winter temps in Bryce almost always dip below freezing and the days can be brisk.As always, check the weather forecast and bring one layer warmer than you think you’ll need. October is a weather checkerboard, with storms some days and perfect blue skies the next. Fall: Winter can come quickly in Bryce, but September temperatures are ideal, usually staying in the 70s during the day.Exercise caution, however: Summer rains start in late July and August and can leave you drenched and exposed to lightning. It’s a perfect time to beat the city heat and head out into the fresh, thin air. The temps hover in the low 70s in June and hit the 80s in July and August, making hiking a much less sweaty affair than in other parts of southern Utah. Summer: Summer is beautiful in Bryce Canyon.Be prepared for snowstorms in March and April.
Spring: Bryce’s spring is closer to winter and temps don’t really start warming until May.It's warm (but not hot) in the summer, and snows in the winter, allowing this playground to stay open all year long. Bryce Canyon's elevation makes the weather ideal during all four seasons.
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