Capitol Reef Travel Guide

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The beginning of the scenic drive in Capitol Reef National Park

The beginning of the scenic drive in Capitol Reef National Park

Eric Grishkevich

The Waterpocket Fold, a 100-mile long wrinkle in the earth's crust known as a monocline, extends from nearby Thousand Lakes Mountain to the Colorado River (now Lake Powell). Capitol Reef National Park was established to protect this grand and colorful geologic feature, as well as the unique historical and cultural history found in the area.