Capitol Reef National Park
Capitol Reef National Park might not get the same press that its sister parks in Southern Utah get. But it’s a gorgeous park with a lot of fun things to explore.
Be prepared to hike on this American West road trip stop because the most beautiful landscapes are in the backcountry.
You’ll want to spend at least one full day at Capitol Reef National Park, known for the eccentric rock formations surrounding the long “wrinkle” in Utah’s south-central desert, also known as the Waterpocket Fold.
Highlights inside this national park include the Hickman Bridge arch, the Chimney Rock pillar, and a series of white sandstone domes. To the north, you can take a stroll among the towering monoliths of Cathedral Valley.
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I actually made that trip in 2009 plus Yellowstone, the Tetons and Glacier. Incredible memories and a number of digital photos to keep them alive. So worth doing……..