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Bryce View Lodge — Thu, 14 Mar 2013 15:46:46 +0000

March 13, 2013 13-04
For Immediate Release
Kathleen Gonder 435-834-4740
Bryce Canyon National Park
Hosts Field Day for
Youth from the Paiute Tribe of Southern Utah
Bryce Canyon National Park and the Bryce Canyon Natural History Association hosted a field day of learning activities for Southern Paiute youth in grades 4th, 5th and 6th. The goal of the event was to connect Southern Paiute youth to the park, as a part of their traditional homeland as well as participate in activities focused on science and geology. Fourteen youth from the Cedar and Shivwits Bands as well as their chaperones and a Tribal Elder traveled to the park and spent the day enjoying a Ranger guided snowshoe hike and model rocket building. Everyone enjoyed their first time on snowshoes as well as the mountain lion winter survival activity conducted by Park Ranger Kevin Poe. During lunch, Tribal Elder Vala Parashont spoke about her memories of her grandparents and traveling around southern Utah with them. She also talked with the youth about respect for the land and Southern Paiute cultural traditions. Due to a mid-afternoon snow storm, the students were unable to launch their rockets but didn’t let that dampen their enthusiasm. “I had a blast on Saturday. I was very impressed with our kids who were very well behaved and listened to instruction. Thanks for giving me the opportunity to attend,” said Julie Smith, Education Specialist with the Paiute Indian Tribe of Utah and one of the chaperones. Many thanks go to Dorena Martineau, Cultural Specialist for the Paiute Indian Tribe of Utah, the Bryce Canyon Natural History Association, park staff and volunteers who worked so hard on this event. This project was made possible by a grant from the National Park Foundation through the generous support of DISNEY.
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National Parks For Free?

Bryce View Lodge — Wed, 06 Mar 2013 17:44:28 +0000

March 6, 2013 13-03
For Immediate Release
Jan Stock, 435-834-4741
Bryce Canyon National Park Will
Waive Entrance Fees on Ten Days in 2013
Secretary of the Interior Ken Salazar announced dates in 2013 when more than 2,000 national parks, national forests, national wildlife refuges, and other federal lands will offer free admittance to everyone. “Our national parks, wildlife refuges, forests, and other public lands offer every American a place to get outdoors, learn about our nation’s history and culture, and restore our spirits,” Salazar said. “By providing free admission, we are rolling out the welcome mat for Americans to visit and enjoy these extraordinary treasures that belong to all of us.” Tourism and outdoor recreation tied to public lands are powerful economic engines in communities across the country. Recreation on federal lands provided 440,000 jobs and contributed $55 billion to the economy in 2009. Each year, over 280 million national park visitors pump $31 billion into local economies, supporting 258,000 jobs. “We have a fantastic network of public lands that provides world class recreational opportunities, showcases our nation’s rich and diverse history, and features some of the most incredible scenery around,” said National Park Service Director Jonathan B. Jarvis. “The fee free days will give both first time and repeat visitors a good reason to spend time exploring these remarkable places.” Bryce Canyon National Park will join hundreds of National Park Service sites across the country in waiving entrance fees on the following dates: April 22-26………………National Park Week August 25………………97th Birthday of the National Park Service September 28…………..National Public Lands Day November 9-11…………Veterans Day Weekend
Although the $25 entrance fee will be waived at Bryce Canyon, entrance stations will be staffed to provide maps and information, and to sell annual park passes, including:  A FREE annual pass for active duty military members and their dependents;  A FREE lifetime pass for U.S. residents with permanent disabilities;  A $10 lifetime pass for U.S. residents age 62 and over;  A $30 annual pass for the general public that provides entrance to Bryce Canyon National Park;
Bryce Canyon National Park 435-834-5322 P.O. Box 640201 www.nps.gov/brca
Bryce, Utah 84764
National Park Service
U.S. Department of the Interior
 And an $80 annual pass for the general public. Except for the Bryce Canyon annual pass, each of the passes above provides entrance to lands managed by the National Park Service, U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service, Bureau of Land Management, Bureau of Reclamation, and the U.S. Forest Service.
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Employment in Bryce Canyon

Bryce View Lodge — Tue, 05 Mar 2013 03:48:26 +0000

Looking for a summer job? Apply today http://www.rubysinn.com/employment.html

Grand Staircase Escalante National Monument

Bryce View Lodge — Tue, 26 Feb 2013 15:30:35 +0000

The Grand Staircase Escalante National Monument is located a short drive from Bryce Canyon and Best Western Plus Ruby’s Inn. It’s a true wilderness area. There is no actual “staircase” so to speak, but there are several slot canyons and historical points in this beautiful monument. The “staircase” comes from the geological points from around the area. One of the larger more traveled roads is the “Hole-In-The-Rock” road. It has several day hikes not too far of the path, but far enough off that you can feel the true nature of this area.
For a little taste, go to this video on youtube. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=45FNJWk_Uog

Bryce Canyon Winter Festival

Bryce View Lodge — Wed, 20 Feb 2013 16:35:20 +0000

Thanks to everybody who helped out with this past weekend Winterfest. This was out 28th annual winter festival this could not happen the better volunteers. We would especially like to send a shout out to everybody who shoveled snow on the ski trails.

The Place Called Tropic Reservoir

Bryce View Lodge — Mon, 13 Aug 2012 15:17:07 +0000

Looking for something other than hiking Bryce Canyon National Park? Tropic Reservoir is small but very scenic, approximately 25 minutes from the one and only Bryce View Lodge. It is a beautiful lake set in a ponderosa pine forest atop the Paunsaugunt Plateau. The reservoir is usually stocked with catchable-size (10-inch) rainbow trout, which provide good fishing throughout the summer. It can be readily fished from shore or small boats. Maximum water depth is 29 ft and average depth is 10 ft. The use of the boat ramp is seasonal depending on the water level. Do you have to fish? Absolutely not, this is a great place to go for a nice swim, and have a picnic. If you decide to bring your ATV’s up they have a few ATV trails that are very scenic, along with some hiking trails. The scenery is extraordinarily beautiful here, and not something you would want to miss. Check it out!

Bryce Canyon Girl

XOXO

Ebenezer Bryce- That One Dude

Bryce View Lodge — Wed, 08 Aug 2012 16:12:22 +0000

People often wonder where the name Bryce Canyon came from. This is a history lesson of the beautiful Bryce Canyon. Pioneers came to this area starting in the 1860’s. (This does not include the Silvestra Velez de Escalante, who passed through Escalante area in the 1700’s) Families started establishing a town called Clifton, close modern day Cannonville, near the Paria River and Henrieville Creek. A year after this town was established; Ebenezer Bryce joined the families in this area. He created his homestead a mile outside of Clifton in Henderson Valley. He helped build irrigation ditches for the families in Clifton and created a road that lead up to the pink cliffs to help make the timber more accessible. The town’s folk started to call the amphitheater where the road ended, “Bryce’s Canyon.” Ebenezer Bryce did not stay in the area; he moved his family south into Arizona. Even though he was no longer around, the town’s folk continued to call the canyon “Bryce’s Canyon.” How about that for a history lesson? Ebenezer did not stick around but continue to influence this area today. He is one cool dude.
Bryce Canyon Girl
XOXO

Mossy Cave

Bryce View Lodge — Tue, 19 Jun 2012 16:10:26 +0000

One of the wonders of Bryce Canyon is Mossy Cave. It has grown in popularity the last few years and why not? It’s amazing! The hike is short, sweet, and not even a mile long. It is a great way for families to enjoy the canyon. The cave is now blocked off to traffic inside the cave but the sight is still amazing. Along the trail is the little stream called the Tropic Ditch, which leads up to a water fall and up the canyon of Bryce. This is always a great way to cool off during those hot summer months. This is hike is probably the most favorite by the locals, and it is beautiful during the day and at night. Special and serene. It is definitely recommended by me and everyone around.

Bryce Canyon Girl
xoxo

Sunrise in Bryce Canyon during the winter.

Bryce View Lodge — Fri, 30 Dec 2011 16:25:54 +0000

Sunrise at Bryce Canyon is one of nature’s most perfect scenes, especially during the winter. The early morning light enrich the natural colors and deepen the shadows of the rocks. The brilliant orange sandstone of Bryce Canyon faces to the east, and everything is covered, if not covered then lightly brushed with snow. The moment the sun crosses the horizon everything is bathed in a warm orange light reflecting off the snow to make the colors shine even more. The canyon’s pink and coral rock formations contrast beautifully with white snow. We all know how hard it is to get up before the sun, but trust me it’s completely worth it to see the sunrise at Bryce Canyon. This is definitely something everyone should have the opportunity to see. Simply BEAUTIFUL!

Cross Country Skiing in Bryce Canyon

Bryce View Lodge — Tue, 20 Dec 2011 16:28:32 +0000

Recently I’ve had the opportunity to do the cross country skiing at Bryce Canyon, Utah. I don’t own a pair of skis, but that wasn’t a problem, Rubys Inn has plenty to rent out to anyone. The workers there were very nice and helpful; they gave me a map so that I wouldn’t get lost, because knowing me I would. When I first set out on my journey, it was pretty hard to get the hang of it at the beginning. I kept losing my balance, however when I finally got use to it, it was a wonderful experience, and I thoroughly enjoyed it.
Right outside of Rubys they have groomed trails that go out to the rim of Bryce; they also have trails that interconnect with some of the ungroomed trails in Bryce Canyon National Park. Bryce Canyon also “purposely” doesn’t plow some of the roads to the lookout points, so that you can ski out to those points. I was expecting quite a few people to be out on the trails and overlooking Bryce, but to my surprise the usual crowds of visitors were gone, leaving you with a sense of solitary quiet in this monumental area. The views were unreal, the red rock amphitheater gleamed beneath a coat of white, and everything looked so surreal; the blanket of slushy snow dampens the trills of nature. If you haven’t already been skiing in this area, I would highly recommend it to anyone that goes to the Bryce Canyon area during the winter.

-Bryce Canyon fan