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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 ...
Only In Your State1d
Utah’s 5 Most Beautiful Nature-Focused Hotels
If you plan on visiting Utah's national parks, whether it's Zion, Arches, Bryce Canyon, Capitol Reef, or Canyonlands, here are some of the most beautiful nature-focused hotels you can stay at.
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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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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 ...
The Hill1y
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 ...