People instrumental in advocating for Capitol Reef National Park to be established gathered for a dedication ceremony on April 7, 1972. From the left: Senator ...

The park was established in 1971 to preserve 241,904 acres (377.98 ... The legislation—'An Act to Establish The Capitol Reef National Park in the ... History · Climate · Visiting the park · Activities

20 мая 2024 г. · The area of Capitol Reef has been a homeland to people for thousands of years. Archaic hunters and gatherers migrated through the canyons.

Capitol Reef has a rich history as people from all walks of life have called the area home since about 700 AD.

Capitol Reef National Park, long, narrow area of imposing sandstone formations in south-central Utah, US. Established as a national monument in 1937.

Capitol Reef National Monument was the result--established by presidential proclamation in 1937. Those most responsible for its establishment include E. P. ...

Capitol Reef National Monument was established in 1937 and became a national park in 1971. Today, millions of visitors from around the world marvel at the ...

Decades later, On December 18, 1971, Richard M. Nixon signed Public Law 92-207 establishing Capitol Reef National Park.

Capitol Reef received a new campground and a visitor center, and the National Park Service purchased additional land for a total of 254,251 acres by 1970.

Established as a national monument in 1937, it became a national park in 1971. It is so named because its rock towers reminded geologists of coral reefs, while ...