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    <tr><td class="DateDiv">September 15, 2007</td></tr>
    <tr><td class="TitleDiv">Nothing special</td></tr>
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<p>We chose to follow route 95 to Capitol Reef because it was going through Glen Canyon Recreation Area and we expected to see some spectacular views. While driving, we realized that Natural Bridges National Park is also on the way. Due to a spontaneous decision, we spent about an hour looking at a few natural bridges from some distance. Good thing we didn't plan a full day to see the park!</p>

<p>After stopping a little to see the Colorado River from the bridge on 95 and from the Hite Overlook, we drove straight to Capitol Reef. We had lunch in a really scenic picnic area, then drove along the Capitol Reef Road all the way to Capitol Gorge. On the way back we walked the Grand Wash Trail and went through the Narrows without realizing where they were - we figured them out when we returned. The Cohab Canyon trail was a little better, at least we can brag about hiking, not just walking. About an hour before the sunset we drove next to the Castle and Chimney Rock, then hiked to the Sunset Point. The sunset was not spectacular - just good enough to end a not very spectacular day. </p>

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This is part of our trip to several canyons:
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<LI><a href = "0908.html">Bryce Canyon</a></LI>
<LI><a href = "0909.html">Zion Canyon</a></LI>
<LI><a href = "0910.html">Grand Canyon - South Rim</a></LI>
<LI><a href = "0911.html">Grand Canyon - North Rim</a></LI>
<LI><a href = "0912.html">Lake Powell</a></LI>
<LI><a href = "0913.html">Needles District in Canyonlands</a></LI>
<LI><a href = "0914.html">Arches</a></LI>
<LI>Bridges and Capitol Reef</LI>
<LI><a href = "0916.html">Salt Lake City</a></LI>
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