If you're looking for a scenic road trip that takes you to a variety of beautiful parks and monuments, then this Utah byway ...

It’s like discovering the perfect launching pad for adventure that somehow remains uncrowded and authentic. The scenic drives alone are worth the journey. Highway 24 cuts through Capitol Reef’s ...

Torrey isn’t trying to impress anyone, and that’s precisely what makes it so impressive. With fewer than 300 year-round residents, this little hamlet sits at 6,800 feet elevation and serves as the ...

Planning a visit to Capitol Reef National Park? Don't miss this complete guide to help you make the most of your time!

TORREY, Wayne County — A few popular trails and a section of a major road within Capitol Reef National Park reopened this week, but more temporary closures are expected in early 2025 as crews ...

After being elected to the Utah state legislature in 1924, Hickman successfully passed legislation creating the Board of State Park Commissioners, all with Capitol Reef in mind. One of this board’s ...

Hiking Southern Utah: Capitol Reef National Park is comparable to Zion National Park with its many trails and spectacular landscape but sans massive crowds.

The second leg of our drive took us on Utah Route 12 (an “All American Road” rated as one of the “best drives in the West”) from the town of Torrey to Bryce Canyon City through Capitol ...

What town is closest to Capitol Reef? The nearest town is Torrey, Utah. Grand Junction Regional Airport is the nearest airport, though it’s nearly three hours away by car.

DAY 6: CAPITOL REEF NATIONAL PARK - PARK CITY Depart Moab this morning for the scenic drive to visit Capitol Reef National Park, which lies in Utah’s south-central desert.

Capitol Reef’s Scenic Drive near historic Fruita (credit: Getty Images) The project, which is being done in cooperation with the Federal Highway Administration, aims to address wear-and-tear on the ...