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August, 2025
Outdoor adventures
Rolling Out the New Scenic Drive
If you love an easy cruise through big desert scenery, this is a good moment to come. Capitol Reef’s Scenic Drive just wrapped up a full rehabilitation, and the classic route down to Capitol Gorge is back open — smoother, safer, and every bit as good as it always was. […]
August, 2025
Education, Outdoor adventures
What Makes Capitol Reef a Dark Sky Park, And Why It Matters
When the sun drops below the cliffs at Capitol Reef, something shifts. The red rock goes to shadow, the air cools, and one by one the stars start showing up. […]
August, 2025
Nature, Nearly Nearby Attractions, Outdoor adventures
Why Capitol Reef Is Utah’s Most Underrated National Park
So maybe you’ve heard about the crowds at Utah’s big parks — the entrance lines, the packed parking lots, the trails where you’re basically walking in a conga line. We get it. But just down the road from us is Capitol Reef National Park, and it doesn’t work like that. […]
July, 2025
Education, Nearly Nearby Attractions, Outdoor adventures
The Best Scenic Drives Near Capitol Reef
Southern Utah has a lot going for it: red rock, big sky, and roads that were basically made to be driven. Whether you’re road-tripping through and passing by, or just looking for something to do after breakfast, these are our favorite scenic drives near Capitol Reef. […]
AI is Ruining Your Vacation
Artificial Intelligence is everywhere. It’s been embraced by every major tech company. But the problem with AI is that it’s not always accurate. (Although sometimes pretty hilarious.) And all this low-quality AI slop flooding the web could be ruining […]
June, 2025
Entertainment, Lodge Announcements, Travel
Torrey Apple Days, 2025!
The 4th of July has landed on a Friday this year, giving us a four day week and a weekend packed with good weather, good food, and good company. It’s shaping up to be an excellent bank holiday, and we at The Lodge at Red River Ranch […]
June, 2025
Outdoor adventures, Travel
Goosenecks and Panorama Point
Capitol Reef boasts a multitude of hikes for people of all ages and fitness levels. Two short yet rewarding trails that the whole family can enjoy are Goosenecks Point and Sunset Point. Make them one of your first stops in Capitol Reef when visiting the park! Access both hikes from the Panorama Point parking lot off […]
May, 2025
Outdoor adventures, Travel
Summer Plans for 2025!
Memorial Day was on Monday, which means it’s now “officially” unofficially the start of summer! We hope you had a great weekend with plenty of good food, and time with family and friends. But if not, don’t worry. Summer is here! And it’s time to start planning for a great summer trip […]
May, 2025
Outdoor adventures
Hike to Golden Throne
There are a ton of great hikes in Capitol Reef National Park. And we love them all! We also love recommending our favorite ones here on our blog. And today, we’re recommending a less-popular, but still fantastic, trail off the Scenic Route called Golden Throne […]
April, 2025
Outdoor adventures, Travel
Our Top 3 Picks for Memorial Day Weekend 2025
Sunscreen? Check. Water? Check. A perfect itinerary of how to maximize your Memorial Day Weekend? Well, it’s about to be double-check because we have some excellent suggestions on how to enjoy […]