Capitol Reef National Park

Southern Utah

Capitol Reef National Park is one of the less traveled parks in Utah's park filled south. Because of it's close proximity to Arches, Bryce, Zion, Goblin Valley, Canyonlands and others, Capitol Reef sees much less traffic, and therefore doesn't need as much money for maintenance.

The park is free.

The visitor center has an incredible miniature 3-D relief map, very interesting.

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Monday, October 22, 2001

Capitol Reef National Park

The Castle near the visitors center, the green sediment is often associated with uranium deposits.

Capitol Reef Goosnecks

The Capitol Reef Goosenecks.
See Goosenecks of the San Juan.

uranium Capitol reef

More uranium deposits sandwiched between red sandstone.

Chimney Capitol Reef

The Chimney, this spire is visible from the road.

petroglyphs Capitol Reef

A short walk up a wooden bridge leads you to these petroglyphs.

Capitol Reef White Sandstone

Continuing out of the park, these features become visible.

Capitol Reef colors

Just outside the park, colorful strata is everywhere.

Special thanks to Denyse

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