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March, 2026
Education, Nature, Outdoor adventures
Wildflowers and Blossoms: When the Desert Comes Alive in March
People are often surprised by what the desert does in spring. When the conditions are right, Capitol Reef puts on a show that most visitors never get to see.
Desert Wildlife in March: What’s Stirring in Southern Utah
Spend a winter at Capitol Reef and the desert can feel still. Then March arrives, and everything starts to wake up.
March, 2026
Nature, Outdoor adventures, Travel
Why March Is the Best Kept Secret for Visiting Capitol Reef
Most people think summer is the time to visit Capitol Reef. But those of us who live and work out here know better — March is when the magic really happens.
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
Nature, Nearly Nearby Attractions, Outdoor adventures
Why Capitol Reef Is Utah’s Most Underrated National Park
As more people try to complete their summer plans, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed, especially after months of seeing social media flooded with long entrance lines […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
August, 2024
Nature
The Song of the Canyons
Slot canyons are everywhere in Southern Utah. We’ve written about them plenty of times. And of course there are the super famous canyons in places like the Zion National Park. Obviously these are great places to explore, but if you slow down for a moment or two, you just might hear something magical […]