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January, 2025
Nature, Outdoor adventures
Southern Utah is the Place to Ski
You probably already know this, but it’s ski season! Utah is famous for its snow, and its snow sports. (We’ve hosted the Winter Olympic Games once before, and are scheduled to do so again in 2034.) The big ski resorts near Salt Lake City are the most popular with tourists, but […]
January, 2025
Nature, Outdoor adventures, Travel
Winter Fun in Bryce Canyon
If your looking for an easy weekend getaway this winter, we know just the place – Bryce Canyon National Park! “What is there to do in Bryce Canyon in January?” we hear you ask. The answer is: plenty! In addition to all the natural beauty, fresh air, and sunshine that you’ll get to enjoy, there are lots of outdoor fun […]
January, 2025
Lodge Announcements
Seasonal Closure Announcement
The Lodge at Red River Ranch is now closed for the season. Like most businesses around here we close each year when the tourism slows down. But we will be back in March, 2025. Online reservations are now open. So if you have some dates in mind for this coming spring or summer, you can book those at any time […]
December, 2024
Lodge Announcements, Travel
Free Days For 2025
We love all our great national parks. And we love them even more when they’re free to enter! Every December the National Park Service sets a few days aside during the coming year when all entrance fees will be waived. And we get to explore the parks for free! It’s the perfect way to celebrate the ending of one year […]
December, 2024
Nature, Outdoor adventures, Travel
Winter Is Here. And It’s A Good Thing!
Today is the first day of winter! And while that might make a certain percentage of the population groan, that’s only because they haven’t experienced Southern Utah during this season. Because, it turns out, winter can actually be one of the best […]
December, 2024
Education
What’s In A Name?
“Wait,” we hear you say, “is it spelled Capital Reef or Capitol Reef?” Don’t worry, most people wonder the same thing. It’s spelled C-A-P-I-T-O-L Reef. With an O. “Okay. But Why?” Good question. To explain, let’s look at the definitions of both “capital” and “capitol.” […]
November, 2024
Lodge Announcements
Thanksgiving is Here…
Thanksgiving Day is tomorrow! And it seems like a good opportunity for us at the Lodge at Red River Ranch to express our gratitude for some of the amazing things in our lives. Let’s break it down so that you can how grateful we are to all of you, our guests. […]
November, 2024
Historical places, Outdoor adventures, Special Places
The Incredible Horseshoe Canyon
Southern Utah is full of wonders. Some are pretty famous, like the towering cliffs of Zion Canyon or the iconic Delicate Arch of Arches, but some are largely unknown. And one of these lesser-known wonders is Horseshoe Canyon on the outer regions of Canyonlands […]
October, 2024
Outdoor adventures, Travel
Fishing Near Capitol Reef
If you’re headed to Capitol Reef then you’re gonna do all the usual (and very excellent) hiking, scenic routes, and sightseeing. But if you yearn to cast your line any chance you get, then you may be curious to find out where the good fishing is near Capitol Reef. […]
October, 2024
Nature, Outdoor adventures
#ForeverMighty
Southern Utah has five national parks, Arches, Bryce, Canyonlands, Capitol Reef and Zion. Together they are known as the Mighty Five. Every year millions and millions of people come to see the beauty and explore the wonder of these parks. But that many people can take a toll on the natural environments. So it’s important […]