NATIONAL PARKS
Capitol Reef National Park
The Waterpocket Fold, an enormous wrinkle in the earth’s crust, forms the 99-mile (160-km)-long backbone of this National Park. Early explorers described it as an ‘impassable reef’ of rock, coining the park’s name. The park’s visitor centre is located in an oasis enjoyed for millennia – pre-European rock art and early settlers’ orchards grace the area. Scenic driving, hiking, backpacking, mountain biking and horseback riding are allowed in the park.
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Trail Tips The Visitor Center
explains geologic impossibilities. Take the Scenic Drive (90 minutes round trip) for red rock explorations and white-domed majesty. At Homestead, seasonal fruit pies bake the park’s harvest into the perfect side dish for adventure.
Capitol Reef National Park Zion National Park
Zion National Park
Zion National Park is a spectacular sanctuary of towering mountains, sandstone cliffs, narrow-slot canyons, soaring arches and waterfalls that create a setting of unparalleled beauty. Zion is, without question, a photographer’s dream. Trails for hikers of all abilities allow exploration of the main canyon – with its emerald pools and wooded valley – and into the park’s upper reaches of sandstone and open desert. A multi-passenger shuttle system is the only motorised transportation allowed in the main canyon from April until the end of November.
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Trail Tips Hiking The Narrows
means hiking in the Virgin River. Plan well and bring proper equipment: 60% of the hike is spent in the river. The rewards: soaring walls, sandstone grottos, hanging gardens and a sense of accomplishment.
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