Located in the heart of red rock country, in south-central Utah, Capitol Reef National Park provides otherworldly rock formations perfect for exploring far away from the hustle and bustle. Ancient inhabitants once referred to Capitol Reef as “Land of the sleeping rainbow” for its layered rock settlements. Earning its name thanks to its dome-shaped structures that resemble capitol buildings, Capitol Reef’s desert landscape contrasts beautifully with multi-colored sandstone surrounded by verdant riverbanks and arid desert vegetation covered by a deep blue sky.