Capitol Reef National Park

Capitol Reef National Park

Good Reads

Capitol Reef National Park: The Complete Hiking and Touring Guide, by Rich Stinchfield, is an outstanding companion for hiking and exploring.
The Capitol Reef Reader, edited by Stephen Trimble, shares writings about the park by almost 50 authors, and nearly 100 photos, many taken by the editor during dacades of hiking Capitol Reef's trails.
Capitol Reef: Canyon Country Eden, by Rose Houk, is an award-winning collection of photographs and lyrical essays on the park.
Dwellers of the Rainbow: Fremont Culture in Capitol Reef National Park, by Rose Houk, offers a brief background of the Fremont culture in Capitol Reef.
Red Rock Eden, by George Davidson, tells the story of historic Fruita, its settlements, and its orchards.

Getting Oriented

Plants and Wildlife in Capitol Reef