Backtracking to Capitol Reef

Tired. I will explain below.

Road to Capitol Reef.

Barn at Capitol Reef.

We planned on getting up early to see the sunrise on the Hoodoos. Supposedly they light up like birthday candles. Oddly Allen woke up and realized the alarm clock did not wake us up, but we had just enough time to get to the vista point and see the sunrise. We made a mad dash to see the sunrise. I said supposedly light up like candles because it ended up being overcast and when the sun did finally come out thirty minutes later there wasn't the spectacular glow we were looking for. Oh well. We were up early and going to Capitol Reef! The drive to Capitol Reef was one of the most diverse. They call it a "scenic route" for a reason. As I sort through the pictures I will highlight some of the areas we drove through. The kids and I were pooped out and slept in the car part of the way. Capitol Reef has many fruit orchards and a bakery that sells goodies.