Located between Capitol Reef and Bryce Canyon National Parks, Highway 12 is an often overlooked Utah Highway that is an absolute hidden gem. Although many visitors travel between Bryce Canyon and Capitol Reef, few of them travel Highway 12. The drive along Highway 12 is one of the most impressive in the state and has […]
If you’re planning your big Utah national parks road trip – often called “The Mighty Five” – one of the big questions you’re probably asking yourself is how much time you should dedicate to Capitol Reef, the middle and least well-known of the five parks. We recommend spending about 3/4 of a day in Capitol […]
Capitol Reef doesn’t get as many visitors as nearby Bryce, Arches, and Zion, but it’s beautiful. In this video, we share with you what we love about Capitol Reef National Park and why we love it. Resources
Do not expect Capitol Reef National Park to have all the amenities that other National Parks do. Capitol Reef is not as popular as nearby Bryce and Arches and is relatively primitive. What should you expect while visiting? Let us show you. Resources
We want you to enjoy your trip to Capitol Reef, so don’t make these nine mistakes. Don’t fall victim to being hungry and/or running out of gas! We let you know how to make the most of your trip. Here is what we cover in this video: Resources
Capitol Reef has some beautiful drives with very diverse geological features. In this video, we share with you information about four different drives and what you will see on each one. Resources
Capitol Reef has some great hikes! We hiked six of them and gave each of them a rating from 1-10. Find out which ones you can’t miss on your next visit to Capitol Reef National Park. Here are the hikes we rate: Resources
If you have never been to Capitol Reef National Park before, you need to watch this video! You will gain a greater appreciation for this less-popular national park and we will show you 14 different things to do while visiting. Here is what we cover: Resources
Capitol Reef is a beautiful national park. It receives much fewer visitors than Zion National Park and Bryce Canyon National Park but it is worth visiting. Plan now to see Capitol Reef on your next trip out West. In this video, we cover: Resources
by Matt, April 2022 If you’re like me, you love a scenic drive! I like hiking and horseback riding, but if I can get incredible scenery from a car, I’ll take that too! Luckily, the West is full of scenic drives. Capitol Reef National Park is no exception!! Here are the four drives you need […]
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