Bryce Canyon announces 2017-18 winter operations

BRYCE CANYON NATIONAL PARK — As winter approaches, some facilities and amenities in the park will close or reduce their operating hours.Beginning Sunday, Oct. 1, the park’s Visitor Center and Bookstore will be open from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.; beginning Sunday, Nov. 5, the facilities will close at 4:30 p.m. The Visitor Center will also be closed on Thanksgiving and Christmas Day.Though some will close earlier, all concession services will be closed Tuesday, Jan. 2, through Thursday, March