Utah Route 24 takes you directly through the Waterpocket Fold, much of which falls within the boundaries of Capitol Reef National Park. The name Capitol Reef came from early explorers, who chose the name “Capitol” for the dome shaped cliffs, similar to the U. S. Capitol building, and “Reef” for the obstacle the mountains posed, much like a reef stands in the way of an ocean voyage. The Fremont River provides most of the scenic vistas in Capitol Reef. It also helps keep the landscape lush and green, while surrounding areas are dry and barren. No hiking is required to […]