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The Geology of Capitol Reef National Park
01:32 - 07:30 (05:57)
Capitol Reef National Park was formed over 50 million years ago and is home to the water pocket fold, a 100-mile long steep fold or wrinkle in the earth's crust. The park features both flat areas and canyons, and is a must-see destination for those interested in the history and geography of the American West.
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Join the hosts as they explore Capitol Reef National Park, located in Southern Utah, and delve into the history of the Southwest cowboy lifestyle and its impact on the region.
01:32 - 04:06 (02:33)
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Join the hosts as they explore Capitol Reef National Park, located in Southern Utah, and delve into the history of the Southwest cowboy lifestyle and its impact on the region.
ChapterThe Geology of Capitol Reef National Park
Episode85: Outlaws of the West (Part 1). Capitol Reef National Park.
PodcastNational Park After Dark
Capitol Reef National Park boasts of a unique geological feature- the water pocket fold, about 100 miles of steep wrinkles in the earth’s crust.
04:06 - 07:30 (03:24)
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Capitol Reef National Park boasts of a unique geological feature- the water pocket fold, about 100 miles of steep wrinkles in the earth’s crust. Though home to the Fremont native culture in the 1000s, it was abandoned in the 13th century, eventually used for mining and extraction until the harsh weather conditions forced people to leave in the 1920s.