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January, 2019
Lodge Announcements
How To Handle A Shutdown
Alright folks, we’re now in the third week of the partial government shutdown. And it’s clearly affecting the national parks. So, if you’re planning on any kind of trip to Southern Utah, you may want to rethink part of your itinerary […]
November, 2018
Lodge Announcements, Travel
Waived Entrance Fees in 2019
If you’re a fan of national public lands, have we got some good news for you – it’s time to talk about free entrance days in 2019! There has been a recent trend at some national parks and monuments to raise entrance fees. At some […]
July, 2018
Lodge Announcements
Our New Site!
Welcome to the Lodge at Red River Ranch’s new site! We’ve spent a lot of time and effort to create a better experience for you here. We’ve created an improved design, with faster load times, so you can get around our pages quicker and easier. Plus […]
June, 2018
Entertainment, Lodge Announcements
Torrey Apple Days 2018
Every year we in Wayne County celebrate Independence Day with Torrey Apple Days. And 2018 is no different – but this time is a little unusual. This year Torrey Apple Days will be held after the Fourth of July. Events will take place from the […]
May, 2018
Education, Entertainment, Lodge Announcements
Fifth Annual Arts and the Parks
One of our favorite annual traditions is happening this week! Arts and the Park will return again, for the fifth time, to Capitol Reef. Don’t miss your chance to admire the art, the artists, and the inspiration – starting May 30th until June 2nd. Below […]
January, 2018
Lodge Announcements, Nature, Travel
Free Days 2018
What’s the only thing better than visiting a national park? Getting in for free! Every year the National Park Service selects certain days to be Fee Free Park Days. It’s a great reason to get outside and play in the most amazing places in the […]
December, 2017
Lodge Announcements, Travel
Best Three Places This Year
Merry Christmas, everybody! It’s been quite the year for us at the Lodge at Red River Ranch. We’ve welcomed hundreds of guests here at the Lodge in 2017. And hopefully we made for a great experience while you explored Capitol Reef National Park. As we […]
December, 2017
Lodge Announcements
Monumental Controversy
You may have heard that earlier this month, several national monuments – most notably two in Utah – have been reduced in size. This has led to celebration by some groups. Mostly groups that are invested in grazing, resource recovery, etc. And condemnation by those […]
May, 2017
Education, Lodge Announcements
Arts and the Park 2017
This coming weekend, the Entrada Institute, in conjunction with Capitol Reef National Park, is putting on it’s annual Plein Air Art Event – Arts and the Park. Watercolor artists from all over the world will paint the incredible landscapes of Capitol Reef and the nearby […]
March, 2017
Lodge Announcements, Outdoor adventures
Got Itineraries?
We at the Lodge work hard to help our guests have a great vacation. We’ve been providing suggestions for decades on what people can do when they visit our beautiful area. So, to make things a little easier, we’ve codified some of our best suggestions […]