Navajo Dome
The result of hard sandstone being sculpted by winds and scoured by water erosion, Navajo Dome is one of the many unique geologic structures in Capitol Reef National Park.
As a nearby marker points out: "Monsoonal rains fill the Fremont River and its side canyons with sediment, adding to the scouring power. Forceful streams easily erode softer clay and mud layers, which in turn undercuts cliff faces. Water freezing within cracks pries apart boulders and cliffs. Gravity allows features to collapse. What is left behind are domes, bridges, arches, cliffs, and slopes – a colorful masterpiece created by nature."
Capitol Reef is a quiet but magnificent location for anyone interested in geologic history. One of the “Big 5” Utah National Parks, for some reason it doesn’t get the notoriety of its peers. That makes it an ideal location for visitors, looking to escape crowds and enjoy nature.
Navajo Dome
The result of hard sandstone being sculpted by winds and scoured by water erosion, Navajo Dome is one of the many unique geologic structures in Capitol Reef National Park.
As a nearby marker points out: "Monsoonal rains fill the Fremont River and its side canyons with sediment, adding to the scouring power. Forceful streams easily erode softer clay and mud layers, which in turn undercuts cliff faces. Water freezing within cracks pries apart boulders and cliffs. Gravity allows features to collapse. What is left behind are domes, bridges, arches, cliffs, and slopes – a colorful masterpiece created by nature."
Capitol Reef is a quiet but magnificent location for anyone interested in geologic history. One of the “Big 5” Utah National Parks, for some reason it doesn’t get the notoriety of its peers. That makes it an ideal location for visitors, looking to escape crowds and enjoy nature.