Capitol Reef is a beautiful National Park. It receives much less visitors than Zion National Park and Bryce Canyon National Park but it is worth visiting. Plan now to visit here on your next trip out West.

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⚡Watch our video 4 Scenic Roads Through Capitol Reef:    • Let’s go for a ride! 4 breathtaking d...  
⚡Watch our video What to Pack for Your National Parks Road Trip:    • What to pack for your National Parks ...  
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⚡Watch our Bryce playlist:    • Bryce Canyon  
⚡Watch our Zion playlist:    • Zion National Park  
⚡Watch our Zion Trip Planner video:    • Zion National Park Trip Planner  
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Chapters:
0:00 Welcome & Intro
1:09 Overview
2:15 Three Sections of the Park
3:50 Things to do/Fruita Historic District
6:22 Petroglyphs
7:07 Scenic Drives
10:50 Stargazing
11:35 Hikes
14:56 Things to do outside the park
17:30 Getting There
19:43 Getting Around the Park
22:59 What to Pack
28:59 Safety
31:30 When to Visit
33:44 Where to Stay
36:13 Boondocking
37:43 Where to Eat
40:57 How Long Should You Stay
42:10 Top Picks
46:33 Travel Guides
48:20 Wereintherockies.com

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