The National Park named for nearly impassible cliffs and rounded domes

 

Capitol Reef National Park was named by early explorers referencing two unique features of the Park; eroded sandstone which forms rounded domes resembling the dome of the U.S. “Capitol” building, and nearly impassible line of cliffs referenced with the descriptive maritime term of “reef”. In addition to the hiking, the old homestead of Fruita and the nearby town of Torrey are wonderful to explore. If possible, camp in the Park campground in the Fruita Historic District, and don’t forget to get your pie!