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When Did Bryce Canyon Become a National Park?

This National Park was declared as a National Park on June 8, 1923 as "Utah National Park." However, the name was changed to "Bryce Canyon National Park" on February 25, 1928.

A Historic Photo of Bryce Canyon
The Rims by Bryce - Public Domain - Ruby's Inn.
Events

In Chronological Order


  1. Park Created - June 8, 1923
  2. Park Renamed - February 25, 1928
  3. First Astrology Festival - June 6, 2000
  4. First Geology Festival- June 26, 2006
A recent image of Bryce Canyon
Bryce Canyon, From Above and Below By Maureen from Buffalo, USA - Bryce Canyon, from above and below, CC BY 2.0, Link