The scenic drive of Capitol Reef National Park follows about 10 miles (more including other stretches of road) of the Waterpocket Fold, a fold in the Earth/s crust that erosion has attacked, exposing several layers of colorful rock. At least on the west-facing cliffs.

Following the east side of the Waterpocket Fold is the Notom Bullfrog Road, which connects Utah Highway 24 to the Bullfrog docks at Glen Canyon/Lake Powell.

I knew that it wasn/t pave, but beyond that I didn/t know what to expect. But given how pretty the park is, I ... (more)