Friends told us to make certain we stopped at Capitol Reef National Park. We hadn't planned to do that until they pressed us to visit the Park. And we are glad we followed their advice. To the left is a picture of Ann posing as a cairn.
Two things. The drive on 95 north between Natural Bridges National Monument and Capitol Reef National Park is spectacular. It is jaw dropping! I had always thought of Utah as a fly over state, a place to change planes at Salt Lake City. No more. We will return to southern Utah again and again to see the stunning natural beauty of the place.
We were lucky. The road north was empty for miles and miles. The views were stupendous and they didn't stop coming at us. Every turn revealed new and vast vistas. We were exhausted by seeing so much beauty when we entered Capitol Reef National Park and searched for a campsite there.
The Park has two campsites, both well treed and pleasantly laid out. We found two sites side by side and relaxed knowing that we would be there for a couple of days. The campsite is heavy with fruit trees, all for the picking and an old homestead which is open to the public and sells homemade ice cream, pies, bread and butter pickles, and Chow Chow (a childhood personal favorite). Hiking is pretty wonderful,
too. Mule Deer weave throughout the campsite driving the dogs crazy. If you want to eat out one night it means a trip into town and dinner at the Diablo Cafe. The food is excellent and it the cafe is packed. Reservations are only taken for parties of six or more. Prepare to wait on line unless you want to brave the elements and eat on the patio (there are heaters).
Two things. The drive on 95 north between Natural Bridges National Monument and Capitol Reef National Park is spectacular. It is jaw dropping! I had always thought of Utah as a fly over state, a place to change planes at Salt Lake City. No more. We will return to southern Utah again and again to see the stunning natural beauty of the place.
We were lucky. The road north was empty for miles and miles. The views were stupendous and they didn't stop coming at us. Every turn revealed new and vast vistas. We were exhausted by seeing so much beauty when we entered Capitol Reef National Park and searched for a campsite there.
The Park has two campsites, both well treed and pleasantly laid out. We found two sites side by side and relaxed knowing that we would be there for a couple of days. The campsite is heavy with fruit trees, all for the picking and an old homestead which is open to the public and sells homemade ice cream, pies, bread and butter pickles, and Chow Chow (a childhood personal favorite). Hiking is pretty wonderful,
too. Mule Deer weave throughout the campsite driving the dogs crazy. If you want to eat out one night it means a trip into town and dinner at the Diablo Cafe. The food is excellent and it the cafe is packed. Reservations are only taken for parties of six or more. Prepare to wait on line unless you want to brave the elements and eat on the patio (there are heaters).
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