capitol Reef
Capitol Reef is known for its beautiful cliffs, sandstone formations, and beautiful canyons. This wonderful place in Utah was designated a national park in 1971. Since then, this national park has enchanted the hearts of many, forcing people to come back to this amazing place. Capitol Reef is in southern-central Utah, and got its name from the great white rock formations that resembled the U.S Capitol building, and from the sheer cliffs that stopped early passengers from entering this park.
This is a picture of interesting forms in the rock in Capitol Reef NP
Fun and basic facts:
Location: Utah
Established: 1971 Size: 241,904 acres Elevation: 3,877-8,960 feet Capitol Reef had an annual visitation of 673,345 in 2012 In the 1920’s, the park was called Wayne Wonderland The park is often misspelled as Capital Reef This NP is in the Colorado Plateau The Fremont River runs through Capitol Reef |
Natural arch
Plants And wildlife
Plants:
Utah Penstemon Harriman's Yucca Claretcup Cactus Indian Paintbrush Yellow Eye Catspaw Silvery Townsendia Mountain Pepperplant Pinyon |
Wildlife:
Deer Moose Elk Raccoons Ringtails Wolves Foxes Canyon Bat Mountain Lion |
Claretcup Cactus Mountain Lion
Things to do in capitol reef
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Things to do in Capitol Reef:
-ranger programs -junior ranger program -visit the Fruita Schoolhouse -fishing -biking -go on a picnic -hike the Burr trail -hike the Capitol Gorge trail -go see Cassidy Arch |
Pictures
These are some awesome pictures of Capitol Reef National Park