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CAPITOL REEF NATIONAL PARK
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Capitol Reef National Park encloses a 100 mile long ridge of rock that was thrust up from the earth millions of year ago. The strata that was forced upward folded back on itself trapping water in the process -- a "water pocket fold." Erosion subsequently created marvelously-colored and wildly-varied rock formations of great beauty out of the ridge. (The "reef" describes the barrier created by the rock while "capitol" refers to several dome like rock formations resembling the Capitol Building in Washington, D.C.)

Capitol Reef offers hiking opportunities and some good scenic drives. Early settlers in the region planted orchards of cherries, apricots, peaches, pears and apples that are open for picking from late-June to October. The campground is pleasantly situated near the orchards in a grassy well shaded area.

BEST WESTERN CAPITOL REEF

The Best Western Capitol Reef Resort is a spectacular vacation retreat situated just one mile from the entrance to majestic Capitol Reef National Park. Surrounded by Capitol Reef's towering red cliffs and deep canyons, the Best Western Capitol Reef Resort offers a secluded oasis with lush lawns, beautiful gardens and fountains.