(NEXSTAR) — It’s nowhere near a capitol, and it certainly doesn’t look like the color reefs you’ll find in Hawaii or off the coast of Australia. So why is this Utah national park called Capitol Reef?

With a name like Capitol Reef, you might expect to find this national park near the ocean. Instead, this gem lies in a sea of rock in Utah. “Early settlers noted that the white domes of Navajo ...

Capitol Reef National Park is Utah’s under-the-radar gem, where a 100-mile wrinkle in the Earth’s crust meets layers of human history. From ancient petroglyphs to pioneer orchards, and from remote ...

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CAPITOL REEF NATIONAL PARK, Utah (KUTV) — A sudden flash flood hit Sulphur Creek, causing the Fremont River to overflow and impact Capitol Reef National Park. Officials said due to the excessive ...

In the latest effort to combat overcrowding at one of Utah's "Mighty 5" national parks, officials at Capitol Reef National Park are proposing a revamp of the roadway and infrastructure along its ...

Hike with llamas, explore diverse landscapes in an off-road vehicle, savor pie from a historic orchard, and see the stars and planets light up the sky at an International Dark Sky Park. The setting ...

The National Park Service has named Cassity Bromley as the new superintendent of Capitol Reef National Park. Commencing her new responsibilities on Sept. 24, Bromley's selection reflects a deliberate ...

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(NEXSTAR) — It’s nowhere near a capitol, and it certainly doesn’t look like the color reefs you’ll find in Hawaii or off the coast of Australia. It’s not as complicated as you may think, but the ...