If there is one state that looks and feels like a different planet, it's Utah. It's wild landscapes and soaring rock formations are simply earth defying. Forests of stone, amphitheaters of rock, colorful canyons and towering cathedrals, this is a land of undeniable beauty. Zion National Park, Bryce Canyon National Park, Grand Staircase Escalante National Monument, Capitol Reef National Park, and Arches National Park, collectively known as the Mighty Five, offer lifetimes of o

Those searching for a rugged experience in Capitol Reef National Park look no further than a half day trek along the Cathedral Valley Loop, a roughly 70 mile driving loop through the park's northern Cathedral Valley District featuring some pretty awesome sights. Along the drive, views of several of Capitol Reef's most eye-catching geological features and stops at two historical sites offering glimpses of what life was like in the valley many, many years ago. To view all tha