Jun 04 2026
Capitol Reef National Park protects one of the most remarkable geological landscapes on the Colorado Plateau: the Waterpocket Fold, a nearly 100-mile-long wrinkle in Earth’s crust where tilted layers of sandstone, shale, limestone, and ancient sedimentary rock rise into cliffs, domes, narrow canyons, natural bridges, arches, monoliths, and colorful desert badlands. Located in south-central Utah, …
Sep 07 2024
Hickman Bridge Trail is one of the best short hikes in Capitol Reef National Park, combining colorful canyon scenery, views across the Waterpocket Fold, desert vegetation, fascinating geology, and an enormous natural stone bridge in less than two miles round trip. The trail is short enough to fit easily into a one-day visit but substantial …
Sep 07 2024
Along the sandstone cliffs beside Utah Highway 24, just east of the heart of Capitol Reef National Park, human figures, bighorn sheep, geometric shapes, and other mysterious images have survived for centuries. Some are large enough to spot quickly from the boardwalk. Others almost disappear into the dark desert patina until you slow down, study …
