by Lynn H. Blackburn @LynnHBlackburn
Capitol Reef National Park is tucked between its more famous neighbors—Zion and Bryce to the West, Arches and Canyonlands to the East. It’s smaller, more niche, if you will, and often bypassed by travelers in a time crunch.
But, y’all! This is a mistake! Capitol Reef is one of my all-time favorites!
We had two days at Capitol Reef, and as we planned the trip, I came across reviews for a backcountry 4x4 adventure to Cathedral Valley to see the Temples of the Sun and Moon. I was intrigued, but there were significant obstacles. They were located in a remote area and required the right vehicle to reach them. Not to mention that if we said yes to the tour, we’d be saying no to other things. After some discussion and further research, we decided to proceed.
