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Breathtaking Capitol Reef National Park scenic drive - Utah

The Capitol Reef scenic drive is an incredible and easy introduction to the beauty of the least visited National Park in ...
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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 ...

Feds to build new campground near Capitol Reef National Park

Federal land managers say the new campground should help to alleviate the impacts of growing visitation to Utah’s outdoor gems.
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Popular Capitol Reef road at center of 2-year project reopens ahead of Labor Day weekend

TORREY, Wayne County — A popular road within Capitol Reef National Park has reopened with additional parking options just in time for any Labor Day weekend rush. Construction crews put the finishing ...
The Salt Lake Tribune

Utah’s Capitol Reef is working hard to save fruits you’ve probably never heard of

Peaches named J.H. Hale and Baby Crawford. Black Tartarian cherries. The Winter Banana — which is actually an apple. This is fruit with a name and a pedigree. The 19 orchards of Capitol Reef National ...
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I've traveled solo to every US national park. These 7 are my favorite hidden gems.

Over the past decade, I've traveled solo all 63 major US national parks. Parks like Isle Royale in Michigan and Dry Tortugas in Florida are only accessed via boat or plane. I've loved visiting ...