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September, 2025
Education, Historical places, Nature
The Orchards of Fruita — Capitol Reef’s Living History and U-Pick Tradition
Just inside Capitol Reef National Park in Utah is the Fruita Historic District, a desert oasis unlike any other in red rock country. Tall cottonwoods cast shadows over […]
August, 2025
Education, Outdoor adventures
What Makes Capitol Reef a Dark Sky Park, And Why It Matters
As the sun dips below the cliffs of Capitol Reef, a whole new world begins to emerge. The red rock fades to shadow […]
July, 2025
Education, Nearly Nearby Attractions, Outdoor adventures
The Best Scenic Drives Near Capitol Reef
Southern Utah offers a lot: red rocks, vast skies, and open roads. One of the best ways to enjoy this scenery is from your car, truck, or bike. Whether you’re road-tripping across the country or just looking for something to do after […]
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 […]
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.” […]
September, 2024
Education, Outdoor adventures
Apple Picking and Star Gazing – More Fun This Fall
We just talked about all the fall colors you can see on a Southern Utah roadtrip. But let’s talk about a couple other awesome fall activities that you can do this month, right here in Capitol Reef National Park – let’s go […]
July, 2024
Education, Outdoor adventures
Watch out for Summer Heat
You’re ready to get outside. Like, really ready. Ready to hike and play in sunny Southern Utah! With Memorial Day Weekend only a few days away, it’s basically summer here in Southern Utah. And, as you no doubt know, summer here in the desert can be […]
July, 2024
Education
Fun Facts about Capitol Reef
We at the Lodge get asked a lot of questions about Capitol Reef. And sometimes those questions have interesting answers. Here’s a couple of common ones that you might have had yourself about the park and its history. And just remember you can always find more […]
July, 2024
Education, Nature, Special Places
Pando – The Trembling Giant
If you’ve ever driven from Salt Lake City to Capitol Reef National Park, then you’ve seen Pando – earth’s largest organism! Pando is a tree. Or more accurately, Pando is a clonal tree colony. What appears to be a forest of thousands of single quaking aspen trees […]
Biological Soil Crusts and You!
If you’ve ever been hiking in the deserts of Southern Utah, then you’ve probably come across strange, blackish bumps in the sand, about an inch or two tall. And you may have wondered to yourself, “What the heck are these […]