Content Safari takes students to Bryce Canyon for three days of field capture, hiking, and exploration, with opportunities to learn from park rangers and participate in optional evening programs.
3 Days / 2 Nights
East Campus • Friday at 12:30 PM
Food + Camping
12:30 PM
Meet at UVU Motorpool (East Campus)
~4:00 PM
Meet Ranger at Bryce Canyon Visitor Center
Setup Camp/Dinner
[Optional] Astrophotography Workshop
7:00–8:30 AM
Get Ready/Breakfast
9:00 AM–Noon
Field Capture
Noon
Lunch
1:00–4:30 PM
Field Capture/Hike
5:00–6:30 PM
Dinner + Visit with Interpretive Ranger
7:00 PM
Optional Ranger Program at Bryce Canyon Lodge
8:00 PM
Optional Astrophotography
Weather pending
7:00–9:00 AM
Get Ready/Breakfast, Pack Up, Load Vehicles
9:00–11:00 AM
Field Capture
11:00–11:30 AM
Meet with the Interpretive Ranger Before Departure, Visitors Center
Lunch
4:00–4:30 PM
Arrive at UVU Orem Campus
Bryce Canyon is colder than Utah County due to its high elevation. Students should wear layers and prepare for early winter conditions. Emily and Dan will coordinate with the rangers to ensure that students are taken care of if the conditions get colder.
Elevation
Average Daytime High
Average Nighttime Temperature
Plan for colder temperatures and avoid cotton layers against the skin. Merino wool is recommended.
A warm sleeping bag is imperative. Bring a sleeping bag rated for 0° temperatures.
Additional items Emily recommends for staying comfortable at Bryce Canyon:
Equipment is available to rent through UVU Outdoor Adventure.
HAVE QUESTIONS?
Questions about Content Safari, packing, equipment, transportation, or what to expect? Emily can help with questions about the trip.
Emily Hedrick
Associate Professor
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