Capitol Reef Backcountry Safaris

Capitol Reef Backcountry Safaris Journey deep into untamed wonders on our overland Jeep tours of Capitol Reef National Park. Most road

Take the gang on a Backcountry Jeep Safari!
09/13/2022

Take the gang on a Backcountry Jeep Safari!

Our title character enters... this is Capitol Dome.Clearly visible but easy to miss, this Navajo Sandstone formation whi...
09/11/2022

Our title character enters... this is Capitol Dome.
Clearly visible but easy to miss, this Navajo Sandstone formation which inspired the park's name, can be seen eastbound from Highway 24 in Capitol Reef National Park. We won't let you miss it.

There is life in these canyons.  Microscopic organisms take residence on rock faces and furry friends scurry across the ...
09/09/2022

There is life in these canyons. Microscopic organisms take residence on rock faces and furry friends scurry across the sand. You tread lightly among towering trees and discover tiny desert-dwelling tadpoles. You smile at the odd shapes, mysterious formations, and the way this place makes you feel.
-> Backcountry Safaris Waterpocket Tour, Capitol Reef National Park

Have you noticed vertical stripes on some rock formations?  Surface run-off from rain stains the sandstone. The colors c...
09/07/2022

Have you noticed vertical stripes on some rock formations? Surface run-off from rain stains the sandstone. The colors come from manganese (black) and iron (red and orange) in the environment. The process takes thousands of years. This wall of Wingate sandstone "desert varnish" can be seen on our Waterpocket Tour.

Even some of our youngest guests take a moment to enjoy views like this.                                                ...
09/05/2022

Even some of our youngest guests take a moment to enjoy views like this.

We often showcase the colors of Capitol Reef country, but we don't overlook the beauty in the vastness and solitude of t...
08/30/2022

We often showcase the colors of Capitol Reef country, but we don't overlook the beauty in the vastness and solitude of the desert greys.

Walls of breathtaking 200 million year old Wingate sandstone tower over the Burr Trail through Long Canyon in Grand Stai...
08/28/2022

Walls of breathtaking 200 million year old Wingate sandstone tower over the Burr Trail through Long Canyon in Grand Staircase Escalante National Monument. See it on our Waterpocket Tour.

We're ready to go, are you ready to go?!  The Waterpocket is waiting for you.Photo courtesy of Backcountry Safari guide,...
08/27/2022

We're ready to go, are you ready to go?! The Waterpocket is waiting for you.

Photo courtesy of Backcountry Safari guide, Wayne Cragg Photography and Adventures

Want to get in some hiking on your visit to Capitol Reef? Ask your guide about their favorite trails, inside and outside...
08/25/2022

Want to get in some hiking on your visit to Capitol Reef? Ask your guide about their favorite trails, inside and outside the park!

These guests from Barcelona, Spain took time for an impromptu photo shoot on our Waterpocket Tour.                      ...
08/21/2022

These guests from Barcelona, Spain took time for an impromptu photo shoot on our Waterpocket Tour.

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2600 E Highway 24
Torrey, UT
84775

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