(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?

TORREY, Wayne County — A popular road within Capitol Reef National Park has reopened with additional parking options just in time for any Labor Day weekend rush. Construction crews put the finishing ...

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 ...

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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 ...

There are so many amazing things to do in Capitol Reef National Park. The park is filled with history, geology, hiking, two epic scenic drives, petroglyphs, and so much more! Here is my list of things ...

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 ...

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 ...

(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 ...