Trip IdeasCapitol Reef National Park
- Overview
- Sights
- Restaurants
- Hotels
- Entertainment
- Activities
- Travel Tips
- Features
- Fodor's Choice
- Deals
- Guidebooks
Capitol Reef National Park Travel Guide
Your senses will be delighted by a visit to Capitol Reef National Park. Here, the land is 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. More »
Get Advice From Other Travelers
Visit the Travel Talk forums for help on planning your trip
- visit to US in April May
12 responses; most recent on 11/06/2009 at 11:59 PM - Help with plan for National Parks Southwest trip
44 responses; most recent on 11/05/2009 at 09:30 PM - Driving park city to grand canyon
5 responses; most recent on 11/05/2009 at 09:15 PM
Travel News
-
This week: Las Vegas, London, Park City, Puerto Rico...
In London, a French restaurant turns heads.... -
Love Shacks Closer to Home
Honeymoon destinations don't always have to be in exotic jungle locations... -
Escape to Nature (Without Roughing It)
If your idea of bliss is losing your cellphone signal,
Check hotel rates and airfares around the world- Travel Deals
-
Salt Lake City Marriott University Park hotel — $79/nt+
Salt Lake City Marriott Downtown
-
Park City: Free Night at Your Choice of 1 - 6 Bdrm Vacation Rentals - From $93
VacationRoost.com
-
Ski Salt Lake: Stay & Ski 4th Day & Night Free at Various Lodges, Inns & Hotels - From $42
Visit Salt Lake
-
Salt Lake City: All Marriott Brand Hotels & Resorts On Sale! From $79
Marriott International - Western
- View All Travel Deals »
