Day 21 - Capitol Reef and more

After leaving Torrey we spent a lot of time in Capitol Reef NP. The scenery in this area is really striking. We took the scenic drive and took a hike along Capitol Gorge Rd., this gravel road is very narrow (photo 1) and prone to flash floods. In spite of that it was the only means of access to Fruita township until the highway was built in 1962. A trail up the side of the gorge took us to the Tanks (photo 2) which are natural bowls which collect water.
We carried on through ever-changing dramatic scenery until we reached Hanksville - which really is in the middle of nowhere. We took a snack break here.
Carried on to the head of Lake Powell (photo 3), and later called in at Natural Bridges NP. Photo 4 is one of the bridges- Sipapu Bridge. When we get back home we will be asking questions on the difference between Natural Bridges and Natural Arches :-)
We eventually finished up at Blanding for the night.