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Arches, Zion, and Canyonlands are must-visit national parks, but don't sleep on this one. Here's why you need to add Utah's Capitol Reef to your list.

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Capitol Reef: 1–2 days — Ideal for scenic drives, light hikes, and fewer crowds. If you're into geology or want to explore off-the-beaten-path trails, stay longer.

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Capitol Reef National Park, about 3 hours northeast, also in Utah. The park receives 1.3 million fewer visitors than Zion, but has towering cliffs, colorful canyons, and ancient petroglyphs.

Capitol Reef: Similar to Canyonlands, it’s easy to escape the crowds in Capitol Reef. But you’ll find similar terrain and canyons across neighboring Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument.

After traveling to all 63 US national parks, I fell in love with places like Isle Royale, New River Gorge, Dry Tortugas, and Capitol Reef.