Grand Staircase-Escalante Self-Driving Audio Tour

About this activity

Embark on a scenic drive through Grand Staircase-Escalante along UT-12, exploring canyons, fossils, and ancient mysteries.

Starting at Scenic Byway 12, discover the wild geology of Bryce Canyon and the Grand Staircase, learn about the Fremont and Puebloans, and hear tribal legends from the Paiute. Visit Powell Point, Escalante Petrified Forest, and Spooky Gulch. Continue along the dramatic Hogback with views on both sides, pass through Boulder, and explore the Dixie National Forest. Conclude at Capitol Reef, uncovering the role of wildfires in forest regeneration.