Capitol Reef National Park Travel Guide
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Your senses will be delighted by a visit to Capitol Reef National Park. Here, you are saturated in colors that are more dramatic than anywhere else in the West. The dominant Moenkopi rock formation is a rich, red-chocolate hue. Deep blue-green juniper and pinyon stand out against it. Other sandstone layers are gold, ivory, and lavender. Sunset brings out the colors in an explosion of copper, platinum, and orange, then dusk turns the cliffs purple and blue. The texture of rock deposited in ancient inland seas and worn by subsequent erosion is pure art.
Capitol Reef National Park Hotels
There are no lodging options within Capitol Reef, but you'll have no problem finding clean and comfortable accommodations no matter what your budget in...read more
Fodor's Choice
Capitol Reef National Park Restaurants
There is not even a snack bar within Capitol Reef, but dining options exist close by in Torrey, where you can find everything from one of Utah's best restaurants...read more
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Things To Do in Capitol Reef National Park
Explore the best sights, entertainment, and shopping with our top choices and insider tips.
Travel Deals in Capitol Reef National Park
- JetBlue Nationwide Fare Sale (R/T incl. Tax) CheapOair.com
- Utah Ski Resorts incl. Lift Tickets & Breakfast Canyons Resort
- Utah Ski Resorts w/Lift Tickets & Daily Credit Canyons Resort
- 4th Night Free at Three Utah Ski Resorts — $176 Canyons Resort
Capitol Reef National Park Experiences
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The Waterpocket Fold: See an excellent example of a monocline—a fold in the earth's crust with one very steep side in an area that is otherwise... Read more
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Capitol Reef: Canyon Country Eden, by Rose Houk, is an award-winning collection of photographs and lyrical essays on the park.... Read more
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The golden rock and rainbow cliffs are at their finest at sunset, when it seems as if they are lighted from within. That's also when mule deer... Read more
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Trip Ideas & Itineraries
Within Uruguay’s borders are some of the top beaches in South America—and now is the prime Read more
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Cruises
Luxury tour provider Abercrombie & Kent has announced an Arctic cruise adventure worth planning ahead... Read more
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Travel Tip of the Day
At the Museu Picasso, Diumenges al Picasso (Sundays at the Picasso Museum) offers Sunday morning performances Read more
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Arriving:· Forums Trip Reports
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We spent thanksgiving in Moab. Read more
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My husband and I recently visited the area (end of Sept./beginning of Oct) and wanted to mention some highlights. Another big thanks to anyone on this forum who helped out with information. Flew into Sal Read more
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I'm on the final stages for my Grand Circle trip next October, but still there area some decisions I have to make. Read more
