Petroglyphs near Fruita in Capitol Reef National Park, Utah, United States (© Nicolas VINCENT/Adobe Stock)

There's something timeless about Capitol Reef National Park—a place where red rock cliffs, winding canyons and ancient stories come together under Utah's desert sky. Designated a national park in 1971, Capitol Reef invites reflection—not just on its vivid geology, but on the ancient narratives and cultural heritage etched into its landscape.