All Hail the Mighty Reef – Utah.com
May 23, 2024 / Utah/By Michael Brown
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| Respect and Protect |
Deep in the heart of Capitol Reef Country is a world unlike any other with cliffs, monoliths, domes, rainbow rocks, canyons and giant sandworms.
Sound like science fiction?
Guess you’ll have to visit to see for yourself.
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| Enjoy hikes through Cathedral Valley, canyoneering in the Waterpocket Fold or mountain biking at 11,000 feet in the Western Highlands. But remember! With great exploration comes great responsibility. Respect the small communities and always use safe practices for both you and the land. |
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Respect the Environment: Walk the sandwalk, tread lightly, leave no trace |
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Respect Wildlife: Don’t feed the kangaroo mice |
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Drive Safely: Follow all intergalactic and earthly traffic laws |
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Support Local Business: Remember! Rural areas rely on space tourism for income |
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| The Reef Must Flow |
| The center of Utah’s Mighty 5 is Capitol Reef National Park, and quite Frank(ly) Herbert, it’s a must see. |
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| Here are the top five things to do in and around the park. |
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Historic Gifford Homestead: A late 1800s farm with orchards, gardens, homemade pies and jams |
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Hickman Natural Bridge: A 2-mile hike to a natural arch (It’s exposed, so bring a stillsuit and sunscreen) |
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Capitol Reef Scenic Drive: View trippy, colorful cliffs on this 16-mile out-and-back road |
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Ancient Native American Petroglyphs: See stunning carvings by the Fremont Culture along Highway 24 |
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Grand Wash Trail: An Arrakis-like canyon with 800-foot walls and a 4.4-mile hike through a wash (Check for rain before you go) |
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