Capitol Reef National Park, in the middle of southern Utah, is a bit off the beaten path if you/re visiting the Moab-area parks like Arches, or the southern parks like Zion and Bryce, although it is at a great location between the two areas if you plan on driving between the two areas.

The park follows the Waterpocket Fold, a 100-mile-long fold in the Earth/s crust. Erosion has worn away different layers of colorful rock, exposing some beautiful, multicolored scenery. A scenic drive starts near the campgrounds and follows the ... (more)