Capitol Reef National Park

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Jeff Sullivan (driving to Utah) posted a photo: This is a flat rock sticking out of a hill like a diving board. I got the camera close with a wide angle lens to emphasize the foreground texture, using f/22 for maximum depth of field and focusing a couple of feet away to get everything in focus. Capitol Reef National Park, Utah. Read Full Story

The area of southern Utah desert known as Capitol Reef National Park is one of the newer discoveries in the United States, with paved roads leading to the park constructed only in the 1960's. The giant ripple of the Earth's crust known as Waterpocket Fold in Capitol Reef is full of Puebloan history in the form of petroglyphs, while tourists flock to the park for photography, hiking, and camping on these scenic grounds. Read on to find suggestions on where to stay, find beautiful photos of Capitol Reef National Park, and things to do within the park. Photo top left: Wolfgang Staudt on flickr, ... Read Full Story

Are you planning to visit or move to Utah? I think you will find it interesting: Utah is an outdoor enthusiast's dream! World class rock climbing, snowskiing, mountain biking, hiking, backpacking, fishing, hunting, boating, and river running. Please use the links below to learn more about our beautiful state. Utah's National Parks http://www.utah.com/nationalparks/ Arches National Park http://www.nps.gov/arch/ Bryce Canyon National Park http://www.nps.gov/brca/ Canyonlands National Park http://www.nps.gov/cany/ Capitol Reef National Park http://www.nps.gov/care/ Zion National Park http:www.nps.gov/zion/ For more information on Utah's National Monuments, visit: Grand Staircase National Monument http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&q;=utah+national+monuments Dinosaur National Monument http://www.nps.gov/dino/ http://www.utah.gov/visiting/sports.html Read Full Story

Island in the Sky is a broad and level mesa to the north of the park between Colorado and Green river with many overlooks from the White Rim, a sandstone bench 1,200 feet (366 m) below the Island, and the rivers, which are another 1,000 feet (305 m) below the White Rim. Read Full Story