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Capitol Reef National Park
The Waterpocket Fold (NPS Photo)
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.
From May to
September, the park offers a variety of ranger-guided programs at no
charge. These include guided walks, talks, and evening programs at the
campground amphitheater.
The Fruita
schoolhouse is a restored and refurbished historic structure located on
U-24, .8 miles east of the visitor center. A recorded message describes
teaching in a one-room school.
The blacksmith
shop, .5 miles south on the Scenic Drive, offers a recorded message about
life in a Mormon pioneer community.
The Historic
Gifford Homestead, 1 mile south on the Scenic Drive, is typical of rural
Utah farm-houses of the early 1900s. Cultural demonstrations and handmade
sales items are available.
A picnic area near
the visitor center provides tables, fire grills, restrooms, drinking water
and shade trees.
Bicycles are
restricted to maintained roads open to vehicular traffic. A handout
available at the visitor center identifies and describes recommended
routes.
Fishing is
permitted in the Fremont River with a valid Utah fishing license.
Other activities
in the park include hiking, camping, mountain biking, horseback riding,
climbing and more.
Click
Here for information on camping.
For
more information on Capitol Reef National Park click here.
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