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Capitol Reef National Park

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noun

  1. a national park in S central Utah: cliff dwellings and fossils. 397 sq. mi. (1,028 sq. km).


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For instance, many travelers see Utah’s Bryce Canyon and Zion National Parks, then take larger and more direct thoroughfares to Capitol Reef National Park.

From New York Times Mar. 12, 2021

At Capitol Reef National Park, I met Allison and Thom McCorkle, from Indianapolis, who were in the middle of a two-week trip through Utah’s “Big Five” national parks.

From Seattle Times Mar. 15, 2018

Capitol Reef National Park in Utah contains a topographic barrier, a reef, called the Waterpocket Fold.

From Textbooks Jan. 1, 2017

A painting on display at the Arrowhead Gallery called “Flash Flood” was inspired by a visit to Capitol Reef National Park years ago when an actual flash flood nearly swept their car away.

From Washington Times Sep. 23, 2016

Between Utah’s Capitol Reef National Park and its Dr. Seuss-like Bryce Canyon, Highway 12 runs past sandstone cliffs and a forest of deep green junipers.

From Slate Oct. 23, 2011

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