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Temple of the Sun and Moon in Capitol Reef National Park: A Complete Guide

Capitol Reef is one of the least visited national parks in Utah and definitely a hidden gem, with charming historical villages, fascinating ancient petroglyphs, and tons of otherworldly rock formations. The Temple of the Sun and the Moon, two enormous sandstone monoliths that tower over the desert floor below, are just a few of these jaw-dropping formations that are a photographer’s dream come true. If you want to explore this incredible spot for yourself, here’s everything you need to know about the Temple of the Sun and the Moon

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Bentonite Hills in Utah: Everything You Need to Know

The tiny town of Hanksville, Utah has exploded in popularity, due to its unique land features that like like they’re from another planet—or even straight out of Lord of the Rings. For example, the Bentonite Hills here look straight out of Mars—enormous mounds of earth, with dizzying swirls of orange, red, and indigo. If you want to experience these otherworldly features for yourself, here’s everything you need to know about the Bentonite Hills in Hanksville, Utah. 

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Moonscape Overlook in Hanksville, Utah: The Complete Guide

Hanksville, Utah has become Instagram-famous, thanks to its otherworldly landscapes. Moonscape Overlook is one of its most unique features—a cliff that overlooks the surrounding canyon, with hills, badlands, and rugged monoliths stretching on the desert floor below. If you want to see this jaw-dropping scenery for yourself, here’s everything you need to know about visiting the Moonscape Overlook.

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Long Dong Silver in Hanksville, Utah: Everything You Need to Know

Hanksville, Utah, located right outside of Capitol Reef National Park, is home to some of the most otherworldly scenery in the United States, with sandstone monoliths, bentonite hills, and epic mountains. One of its most unique land features just so happens to also have a pretty ridiculous name—Long Dong Silver (yes, really!), a dramatically jagged rock spire, jutting 80 feet out of the desert floor.

Like most of the most beautiful areas in Hanksville, you can’t exactly just drive up to Long Dong Silver—so here’s everything you need to know to visit this bucket list worthy place.

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