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Capitol Reef National Park is located in Torrey, Utah.  Capitol Reef was first a national monument, but was later named a national park by President Richard Nixon on December 18, 1971.  100 miles long, the waterpocket fold earned its name from the constant erosion of the rock layers.  Erosion has shaped the rock into marvelous shapes leaves incredible colors everywhere insuring a very interesting National Park.

Recreation

There are many activities inside of capitol reef.  Theses activities can be done solo or with a group of people.  While in Capitol Reef you can bike, fish, camp, rock climb, hike/backpack, backcountry horse ride,or there are also road tours and a Historic Fruita Tour(http://www.nps.gov/care/planyourvisit/historicfruitatour.htm).   

Some Attractions Inside of Capitol Reef

Three popular areas are listed below with a brief description.

Cathedral Valley

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This is one of the most beautiful locations at Capitol Reef.  With the sandstone monoliths that some say resembal Cathedrals, and the remoteness of the area make the Temple of the Sun and the Temple of the Moon a must see if you visit Capitol Reef. 

Hickman Bridge

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 A large natural arch in the rock caused by millons of years of weathering and erosion has made the Hickman Bridge.  A free standing arch made of rock stands out in the park as the only rock quite like this.

Panorama Point

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One of the best areas to take a photograph at Capitol Reef is at Panorama Point.  From this point you get an amazing veiw of the western side of Capitol Reef with the Capitol Dome, the Castle, and the Henry Mountains in the area.