With a name like Capitol Reef, you might expect to find this national ... multiple life zones which support over 1,200 plant and animal species,” Cotrell said. Not all of them are wild.

While it might not look like much on a map, The Mighty 5 (Zion, Bryce Canyon, Capitol Reef, Arches, and Canyonlands) spans hundreds of miles, each with its own entrance rules, hiking priorities ...

Roosevelt designated Capitol Reef a national monument on Aug. 2 ... “And every little bit is valuable for the plants and animals that live here.” While those creatures may be accustomed ...

So why is this Utah national park called Capitol Reef? It’s not as complicated as you may think, but the answer is a two-part explanation. If you’ve ever been to Capitol Reef, its name will ...

“The (park’s) diverse geology creates multiple life zones which support over 1,200 plant and animal species,” Cotrell said.