Creation of the park right|thumb|Bryce Canyon Lodge was built between 1924 and 1925 from local materials These scenic areas were first described to the public in magazine articles published by Union Pacific and Santa Fe railroads in 1916. Forest Supervisor J. W. Humphrey among others promoted the scenic wonders of Bryce Canyon's amphitheaters, and by 1918 more articles helped to spark interest. However, poor access to the remote area and the lack of accommodations kept visitation to a bare minimum.
Creation of the park right|thumb|Bryce Canyon Lodge was built between 1924 and 1925 from local materi,als These scenic areas were first described to the public in magazine articles published by Union Pacific and Santa Fe railroads in 1916 Forest Supervisor J. W. Humphrey among others promoted the scenic wonders of Bryce Canyon's amphitheaters and by 1918 more articles helped to spark interest. However, poor access to the remote area and the lack of accommodations kept visitation to a bare minimum.