Capital Reef is a hidden gem of the National Park System. It was established in 1971 as a 241,904 acres park in Utah's south-central desert. It not only has all the arches and mountains of other NP's but the floor of the park is a rich growing field, home to many fruits and vegetables. The park is approximately sixty miles long but only six miles wide. It is open all year with May through September being the highest visitation months.
The nearest town is Torrey, Utah (population 182), located on Star route 24, 8 miles from the park's entrance. There are many hotels/motels and eating places in Torry as there are no services within the park except for a low-key Visitor Center. This park is open all year with May through September being the highest visitation months. The local word reef refers to any rocky barrier to land travel, just as ocean reefs are barriers to sea travel.
Among the park's sights are the Chimney Rock pillar, the Hickman Bridge arch, and Capitol Reef, known for its white sandstone domes. In the north are the towering monoliths of Cathedral Valley.
The nearest town is Torrey, Utah (population 182), located on Star route 24, 8 miles from the park's entrance. There are many hotels/motels and eating places in Torry as there are no services within the park except for a low-key Visitor Center. This park is open all year with May through September being the highest visitation months. The local word reef refers to any rocky barrier to land travel, just as ocean reefs are barriers to sea travel.
Among the park's sights are the Chimney Rock pillar, the Hickman Bridge arch, and Capitol Reef, known for its white sandstone domes. In the north are the towering monoliths of Cathedral Valley.
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