The park's historic orchards are also a big attraction. Heirloom fruit varieties like the ones planted by pioneers are more than just fun to look at. They could be climate insurance for the food ...

Capitol Reef National Park's historic orchards are pretty special. In the Utah park, you can find heirloom fruit varieties planted by pioneers, and they're more than just fun to look at.

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Orchards established by Mormon pioneers are still producing fruit in Utah. Experts say heirloom fruit varieties can be insurance against climate change, even as hotter summers threaten those trees.