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Capitol Reef National Park with Kids: A Complete Guide
The Capitol Reef Visitors Center is located at the corner of Route 24 and Scenic Drive (also known as Campground Road). There ...
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Flash flood forces evacuations, closures at Capitol Reef National Park
causing the Fremont River to overflow and impact Capitol Reef National Park. Officials said due to the excessive rainfall on Thursday, they evacuated Loop A of the Fruita Campground and the ...
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Tourists hoisted by helicopter to safety after flooding at Capitol Reef National Park
TORREY, Utah — A Flash Flood Warning was issued Thursday for Capitol Reef National Park and surrounding areas, forcing the closure of the park's Scenic Drive south of the Fruita Campground.
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Why is Capitol Reef called a reef? What travelers should know about the national park.
With a name like Capitol Reef, you might expect to find this national park near the ocean. Instead, this gem lies in a sea of rock in Utah. “Early settlers noted that the white domes of Navajo ...
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This Lesser-known Utah National Park Is a Dupe for Zion—With Similar Colorful Canyons and Towering Cliffs But Fewer Visitors
Among the destinations reportedly preparing for the crowds following staffing cuts are Utah’s Mighty Five: Bryce Canyon, Zion, Arches, Capitol Reef, and Canyonlands. That said, if you’re ...
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Why is it called Capitol Reef National Park if there’s no reef?
If you’ve ever been to Capitol Reef, its name will start to make sense in a moment. If you haven’t been to the park, you need to understand its geology first. Located in south-central Utah ...