Top 15. Tourist Attractions & Things to Do in Capitol Reef National Park, Utah
Top 15. Tourist Attractions & Things to Do in Capitol Reef National Park, Utah: The Hickman Bridge Trail, Burr Trail, Capitol Reef National Park Visitor Center, Fremont Petroglyphs, Goosenecks Overlook, Gifford Homestead, Capitol Gorge Trail, Fruita, Cassidy Arch, Grand Wash Trail, Cathedral Valley, Cohab Canyon Trail, Chimney Rock Trail, Grand Wash Road, Larb Hollow Overlook
Why Capitol Reef National Park
Hey you guys! Thanks for joining me on another journey. We are here at Capitol Reef National Park. This is our first time visiting this place, which is considered one of Utah's Mighty Five national parks. The absolutely amazing beauty had us getting out of the rental car and taking photographs even before we were officially in the park proper. We discovered some really cool rock conglomerate that almost looked like rock candy. We liked it so much, we had to take some with, but figured we should ask the rangers at the Capitol Reef National Park Visitor Center if they can be taken and what kind of rock it actually was. Upon arriving at the visitor center, Ranger Jamie gave it her best guess as to what the rock was--quartzite and sandstone--and then she helped us figure out which hikes we'd maybe want to go on, such as the Hickman Bridge Trail, Burr Trail, Goosenecks Overlook, Capitol Gorge Trail, Larb Hollow Overlook, Cassidy Arch, Grand Wash Trail, Cohab Canyon Trail, and Chimney Rock Trail. She also told us about the Fremont Petroglyphs and the Gifford Homestead, informing us that Capitol Reef is famous for petroglyphs and pie. We decided we definitely had to go partake of the freshly baked fruit pies. Ranger Jamie also set the record straight, saying that as long as we weren't within the boundaries of the national park, we could take a couple of rocks--because it's ok to do on BLM (Bureau Land Management) land. The petroglyphs were fascinating, as they brought the past right to us in the present. We met a group where kids were having more fun looking for pennies and other treasure underneath the boardwalk; that was funny. Afterwards we embarked on the Hickman Bridge Trail. What an awesome hike! The varying scenery gave us spectacular views of the Capitol Dome and even walking under and around a baby arch. Hickman Bridge was a unique arch, and from the other side, it actually camouflaged into its surroundings. We then took a drive on Grand Wash Road. It's so amazing that this national park tries to leave so much of its territory more natural & rugged. It was incredible to be able to experience Capitol Reef National Park from down among the red rock cliffs and giant geological formations. We had so much fun with the echo while we had the canyon practically all to ourselves. Near the historic Mormon town Fruita, we found some cool old wagons that had likely been sitting in that area for hundreds of years. That's also where they grow the fruit they use for their famous pies that were quite delicious, by the way! We also drove to view the Waterpocket Fold, which is a formidable canyon that stretches for 90 miles. Most of it is inaccessible to vehicles and unexplored by humans. We firmly believe that even though Capitol Reef National Park is the least known of Utah's national park jewels, it is certainly a geological marvel in terms of the scale of its features!
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Larb Hollow Overlook Utah Route 12
Tourist enjoys beautiful view at Larb Hollow Overlook along Utah State Route12
Homestead Overlook on UT-12 Panoramic View
Henry Mountains, Little Rockies Mountains, Waterpocket Fold of Capital Reef National Park, and Circle Cliffs over the horizon starts the video as it pans clockwise to Navajo Mountain and Kaiparowits Plateau at the Utah and Arizona state line over the horizon.
SOUTHWEST U.S. | cinematic travel video and roadtrip with hiking rafting horseback riding ballooning
Southwest United States cinematic roadtrip travel adventure video ( Utah and Arizona ) with hiking, rafting, horseback riding and a hot air balloon ride!
I took my nephew and niece on an adventure through the desert Southwest of the United States! We began in Las Vegas, where we witnessed Cirque du Soleil's Beatles Love show, the most exciting Cirque show I've ever had the pleasure to witness! The next day we began our trip to Capitol Reef, Arches, and Canyonlands National Parks. We drove to Lyman to explore Capitol Reef. Then off to Moab to see Arches and Canyonlands. While we were there we river rafted with Adrift Adventures and rode on horseback at Red Cliffs Lodge.
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Continuing our adventure, we took highway 163 to Flagstaff, Arizona, which allowed us to witness Monument Valley, a Navajo tribal park which sits at elevation 5,564 feet and with sandstone buttes as tall as 1,500 feet. We also visited Bearizona Wildlife Park, where we saw native black bears, fox, bison and otters, and took a trip to the South Rim of the Grand Canyon. We drove through the Red Rock Scenic Byway near Sedona, and even went for a hot air balloon ride with Red Rock Balloon Adventures, before flying home.
Our national parks and scenic areas are preserved for all to enjoy. Come get a taste of the old West and discover the four corners area for yourselves.
Footage includes the Delicate Arch trail, Red Cliffs Lodge, Colorado River, Monument Valley, Capitol Reef petroglyphs, raven, desert cottontail rabbit, and a red fox during the introduction. Capitol Reef, Gifford House, more of the Delicate Arch trail, Double Arch, more of the Colorado River, Red Cliffs Lodge horseback riding trail, Mesa Arch, Grand View Point Overlook, Artist Point Overlook, Aztec Butte granary, Monument Valley, hot-air ballooning near Sedona, the South Rim of the Grand Canyon, Desert View Watchtower, and Aztec Butte.
Music - Polaris by Jordan Critz
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USA Southwest Camping & Motel Roadtrip The Grand Circle in July (Zion, Bryce) Part 2
A Roadtrip with tent & Motel from Vegas to Lake Powell / Page, Monument Valley, Grand Canyon, Mesa Verde, Canyonlands, Moab, Arches Nationalpark, Capitol Reef in July & August. This part shows Bryce Canyon, Zion Nationalpark, Joshua Tree Nationalpark. Next part shows: Californian coast, Laguna beach with Trip to Universal studios.
Head of the Rocks Overlook - Highway 12 Utah - HD 2016 - Grand Circle Trip
Quick stop at Head of the Rocks Overlook along Scenic ByWay 12 in Utah.
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Highway 12 from Torrey toward Escalante. Scenic overlook at the very end
Riding up highway 12 toward Escalante. Ending at a beautiful scenic overlook.
may 14, 2014, John's Valley Road, Utah
We are heading North on John's Valley Road from highway 24. We just left the Bryce Canyon motel and on this day we are going to Salt Lake City.