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Top 10 Hikes in Capitol Reef National Park’s “Backcountry”

Posted on July 15, 2015 by Andrew Wojtanik

Most hikers in Capitol Reef National Park will stick to the 15 maintained trails in the principal Fremont River District. But it is the remote and scintillating backcountry that harbors the park’s greatest gems. After last month presenting a (subjective) … Continue reading →

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Strike Valley Overlook (Capitol Reef National Park, UT)

Posted on February 22, 2015 by Andrew Wojtanik

Capitol Reef National Park features 17 distinct layers of sedimentary rock, a total that greatly surpasses a majority of parks in the American southwest. To enjoy the splendor of more than half of them, consider the short but remote hike … Continue reading →

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