Guide to Capitol Reef National Park

Utah’s Hidden Gem

Located in Utah’s south-central desert is the lesser known Capitol Reef National Park.  With over 240,000 acres, the park surrounds a long geological wrinkle on the planet known as the Waterpocket Fold.  This wrinkle was formed millions of years ago creating a rocky coral-like landscape that inspired the “reef” portion of the park’s name and is responsible for the park’s unique landscape of golden sandstone domes, deep canyons and fiery red rock cliffs. 

The fact that this hidden gem is unknown to many makes it a great park to visit if you are looking for a little solitude and the quiet call of the wild.