Exploring Capitol Reef National Park means a family vacation filled with fascinating hikes through otherworldly landscapes, scenic drives, picking fruit in historic orchards, and (perhaps the best ...

Here’s what else travelers should know about Capitol Reef, the latest national park in USA TODAY’s yearlong series: Capitol Reef's colorful rock layers pop along Chimney Rock Loop.

Canyonlands National Park is stunning, but it's less accessible to the average traveler. There's lots to do in Capitol Reef, which is my favorite of Utah's national parks.

After traveling to all 63 US national parks, I fell in love with places like Isle Royale, New River Gorge, Dry Tortugas, and Capitol Reef.