Wheeling through the Years
Before Bryce Canyon was a national park, the Union Pacific Railroad conceived the "Grand Circle" of parks; an area that encompassed Zion National Park, Bryce Canyon, Cedar Breaks and the North Rim of the Grand Canyon. In order for the "Circle" to be complete, roads and railroad tracks needed to be built.
Automobile travel rebounded after the close of World War II. The nation's love affair with the automobile eclipsed Union Pacific's shining dream. Traffic on the railways dwindled to nothing while traffic on the road to Bryce Canyon grew remarkably.
Visitation continues to increase. Traffic, and the problems that accompany it, grow as well. As a solution, Bryce has implemented its shuttle system. Future generations should celebrate Bryce Canyon's delicate beauty, but not at the possible expense of its long-term preservation.
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