Capitol Reef National Park protects and encloses the 100 mile-long Waterpocket Fold, a massive warping of the earth’s crust. The giant buckle is a sleeping rainbow of stacked sedimentary strata ...

Many people consider skipping Capitol Reef National Park, but to me that is a serious mistake. Capitol Reef in Utah is the ...

Here’s what else travelers should know about Capitol Reef, the latest national park in USA TODAY’s yearlong series: Capitol Reef's colorful rock layers pop along Chimney Rock Loop.

Exploring Capitol Reef National Park means a family vacation filled with fascinating hikes through otherworldly landscapes, scenic drives, picking fruit in historic orchards, and (perhaps the best ...

A visitor walks through Grand Wash Canyon in Capitol Reef National Park.

Hikers describe firsthand experience watching trucks float down Capitol Reef flood waters Park officials said Grand Wash, Capitol Gorge, and Pleasant Creek Roads have been closed until further notice.

Utah’s Capitol Reef National Park serves up stupendous red rock scenery—without the frustrating summertime crowds you’ll encounter at other nearby parks.

Heavy rain is always a concern in Capitol Reef National Park because of the washes and slot canyons. Tuesday, park managers closed a good chunk of the park to visitors because of those concerns.

It includes a portion of the scene drive on state Route 24 through Capitol Reef in the area of Grand Wash. Anyone in the impacted area is advised to move immediately to higher ground and avoid ...

The Scenic Drive has reopened! Capitol Gorge road is open to pedestrians only. Grand Wash road & trail are still completely closed as crews continue to remove vehicles after last week's flood.