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October, 2022
Nature, Outdoor adventures
Wahweap Hoodoos at Halloween
If you’ve spent any time wandering around Southern Utah, then you are probably familiar with hoodoos. They are some of the strangest geological formations in the deserts of the American West. Shaped by eons of erosion, hoodoos are strange […]
October, 2022
Outdoor adventures
Best Overlooks in Capitol Reef
Capitol Reef is full of amazing hikes that lead through amazing scenery. From plateaus, to rising monoliths, to narrow canyons, there’s so much to see. And we’ve covered a lot of it before. But, to us here at the Lodge, it’s the overlooks that are often […]
October, 2022
Nature, Outdoor adventures
Fall Colors 2022!
We at the Lodge love autumn! It’s cooler, it’s better for hiking, and it’s more colorful! You might not think about fall foliage when you think about Southern Utah, but in fact we are surrounded by some of the best fall colors in the country. The aspens that grow at the higher elevations […]
September, 2022
Nature, Outdoor adventures
Top 5 Day Hikes in Capitol Reef
There are lots of trails worth exploring in Capitol Reef National Park. Some are multi-day adventures, like Lower Mulley Twist, but the majority can be done in a day. So let’s look at and rank some of our favorite day hikes in the park […]
September, 2022
Outdoor adventures, Travel
Comparing Arches and Canyonlands
There is a lot to see in Southern Utah. And unfortunately, it can be hard to see all you want to see in just one trip. Which means you might have to make some choices about what to include in your Southern Utah vacation. So let’s talk […]
August, 2022
Nature, Outdoor adventures
Top 5 Things to Do in Zion
Every year Zion National Park welcome over 2.6 million visitors – many of them on Labor Day Weekend, which is in a few days – and it’s no wonder: Zion contains 150,000 acres of some of the most incredible landscape in North America. It can be a little daunting to form a plan […]
August, 2022
Outdoor adventures, Travel
Labor Day Weekend Ideas!
Labor Day Weekend is fast approaching. And that means it’s time for one last, outdoor, summer adventure! September means that kids – and university students – are heading back to school. So Labor Day is typically the last chance to get outside and play. Here in Southern Utah […]
July, 2022
Nature, Outdoor adventures
Secret Places near Capitol Reef
There are lots of special, hidden places in Southern Utah just waiting for you to explore. And we at the Lodge at Red River Ranch want to encourage you to discover them for yourself. Because when you get to explore one of these special spots, it’s kinda like you’ve discovered […]
Wildlife Safety
Recently, there have been a few tragic incidents in the national parks in which visitors have been hurt by the local wildlife. It’s important to remember that many, many species inhabit our public lands. And while we may love to visit, these places are also these species’ homes […]
June, 2022
Entertainment, Lodge Announcements
Torrey Apple Days 2022
It’s almost Independence Day! And here in Torrey, Utah that means Torrey Apple Days is coming up! Here’s the deal, every year the communities surrounding Capitol Reef National Park all come together to celebrate the Fourth of July in classic, small-town-America style […]