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Capitol Reef National Park

One of the most overlooked parks of the 'Big Five' in Utah, but an absolute must see, with its jaw dropping rock formations all laid out along one of the most scenic drives you will find anywhere.
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  • Bentonite Hills

    Bentonite Hills

    Colorful Bentonite hills show off their colors at the beginning the road through the Cathedral Valley section of Capitol Reef National Park.

  • Capitol Reef Dusk

    Capitol Reef Dusk

    Dusk falls as the the last sunlight of the day paints the clouds in pink, reflected back off the landscape below.

  • Capitol Reef Scenic Drive

    Capitol Reef Scenic Drive

    The road is actually called Scenic Drive, for obvious reasons, and it does not disappoint, especially with the sun getting ready to set...

  • Abstract in Orange

    Abstract in Orange

    One of the countless sheer rock faces is lit up and glows in the late day sun. The size of these cliffs are impressive, and is only hinted at here by the size of the bushes at the very bottom of this image.

  • Fake Temple Ruins

    Fake Temple Ruins

    Looking almost like an Egyptian temple ruin this massive rock formation slowly succumbs to the elements. There are many of these formations throughout capitol Reef National Park, especially along Scenic Drive.

  • Waterpocket Vista

    Waterpocket Vista

    The Waterpocket Fold shows off its many colored layers, along Scenic Drive in Capitol Reef National Park, Utah, USA.

  • Juniper on the Rocks

    Juniper on the Rocks

    Wild juniper bushes dot the foreground in front of one of the many imposing cliff faces along Scenic Drive in Capitol Reef National Park, Utah, USA.

  • Scenic Drive 2

    Scenic Drive 2

    It is amazing to see the huge upheaval of the Earth's crust that is the Waterpocket Fold up close. So many colorful and cool geologic layers revealed.

  • Scenic Show

    Scenic Show

    Another take on one of the signature views to be enjoyed along Scenic Drive in Capitol Reef National Park, Utah, USA.

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