Bryce History
When was Bryce established?
(hint June ___ in 19__)
June 8th, 1923
What is Bryce known for?
Hoodoos, spirits, and rock towers
What year was Zion established?
1919
Zion has a _______ landscape and a canyon you can ____ through.
Stunning, hike
(stunning doesn’t have to be used, other words may replace)
Which two groups of people lived in Bryce near the Colorado Plateau portion of Bryce from 200 AD to 1200?
The Fremont and Anasazi people
Bryce has a series of natural bowls carved into the edge of the _____.
Which president first protected Zion?
President William Howard Taft
Zion’s hiking trails are often __ to __ feet wide.
20, 30
Fill in the Blanks:
In _72, John Wesley _____ and his team explored Bryce.
18, Powell
What is Bryce famous for?
It’s unique geology
How long ago did the Anasazi people live in Zion?
About 1,500-800 years ago.
Zion’s hiking trails are also called… (two names)
The Narrows or The Subway
After the 1872 exploration by John, which people explored Bryce?
Mormon people
In 2019, how many people visited Bryce? (in millions)
2.5
Zion is the Hebrew word for…
Sanctuary or refuge
Which river can you swim in?
The Virgin River
Whom is the park named after?
How many acres is Bryce? (plus or minus 1,000)
35, 835 (34,835-36,835 still counts)
What was Zion’s “old” name?
500 EXTRA POINTS FOR CORRECT SPELLING :)
Mukuntuweap
Zion has some of the tallest _____ in the world.
Sandstone cliffs