A few more pictures of the park. The geology here is what made it a national park. They call it a wrinkle in the earth's crust that formed a waterpocket fold. Over millions of years geologic forces shaped, lifted and folded the earth creating this area. There are lots of different colors in the rock including reds, whites and pinks that make it really stand out when the sun hits it right. The scenic drive would be best driven with afternoon sun but it is beautiful regardless of the time of day. Just south of the visitor center is a picnic area and fruit trees. The "Fruita" region of the park is known for its fruit trees and you are allowed to sample some when ripe. We didn't see any fruit on the trees when we drove by them.
The drive between the towns of Torrey and Hanksville is also pretty. There are pullouts along the way with some hikes and you can get close up look at the creek. There is a hike to a natural bridge which is about a mile long. We wanted to do it but it was too hot the day we were there. The town of Torrey has a choice of places to eat. There were a few campgrounds that looked ok and several large hotels that cater to the national park crowd. It was surprising to see the hotels since it is not a well known park. I guess Utah is doing a good job advertising what they have to show off to the world.
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