| Capitol Reef National Park | |
History:
On August 2, 1937, President Roosevelt signed a proclamation setting aside 37,711 acres as Capitol Reef National Monument. The unit was elevated to national park status on December 18, 1971.Human Prehistory and Park History
Learn about archeological protection, the Fremont Indians, and the early history of the park area.Natural History
Includes information on the geology of Capitol Reef and the area's natural resources.Fruit Orchards
Read about the history of the park orchards, remnants of the pioneer community of Fruita, which was settled in 1880.
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