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Capitol Reef National Park, July 2021

A second trip to Capitol Reef National Park did not disappoint, with beautiful scenery and amazing skies as monsoon season was in full swing. We managed to dodge the weather and still enjoy the fantastic views at this underutilized park.
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  • Crazy Clouds

    Crazy Clouds

    Monsoon moisture causes a complicated jumble of clouds to form over the desert near Capitol Reef National Park, Utah, USA.

  • Cloud Plume

    Cloud Plume

    A huge bank of potential storm clouds seems to trail off the horizon, centered over a large butte, on the way to Capitol Reef National Park in Utah, USA.

  • Monsoon at the Factory

    Monsoon at the Factory

    A huge thunderhead cloud complex dwarfs even Factory Butte as monsoon moisture builds up for another afternoon of weather over the desert.

  • 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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