The Waterpocket Fold in Capitol Reef National Park was a formidable barrier to travelers.
Erosion has revealed multiple layers of sediment.
The area was the last to be explored in the contiguous 48 states.
Tom relaxed at our campsite at Fruita, surrounded by orchards.
Mule deer wandered among the apple orchards, gladly munching on windfall.
The Western Whiptail Lizard has a tail twice as long as its body.
Petroglyphs of deities and animals were left behind by ancestors of the modern-day Hopi, Zuni and Paiute tribes.
Indian Paintbrush bloomed along the trails.
The Epic Van rolled down the scenic road, hugged by overhanging cliffs.
Rain shrouds the canyons in Capitol Reef National Park.
I knew nothing of the Waterpocket Fold that extends nearly 100 miles across southern Utah. But once we arrived in Capitol Reef National Park, I was captivated.