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Capitol Reef National ParkThe Wingate Sandstone Castle is perched on the banded Chinle formation
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Capitol Reef National Park
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You can support Capitol Reef National Park by becoming a volunteer or joining our park partners, and learn more about the park by purchasing books from the Capitol Reef Natural History Association Bookstore.

Researchers collecting samples near a stream  

Did You Know?
With its wide variety of microhabitats, Capitol Reef National Park’s cold desert ecosystem supports an extraordinarily diverse combination of plant and animal species, fostering opportunities for education, research, and a deeper connection to the natural world.

Last Updated: January 10, 2007 at 12:31 EST