Capitol Reef

Shifted by fault lines and carved by water, Capitol Reef National Park is a stunning and often-overlooked gem of the American Southwest. Anchored by the 100-mile-long Waterpocket Fold, a massive wrinkle in the Earth’s crust, the park showcases a surreal tapestry of domes, cliffs, canyons, and natural bridges. Its colorful rock layers and rugged topography are matched by the quiet charm of Fruita, a historic homestead where fruit trees still bloom beneath red rock walls. Read more . . .