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June, 2017
Nature, Outdoor adventures
Capitol Reef Adventure
Capitol Reef is an epic playground. It’s got everything that an outdoor enthusiast could possibly want. Narrow slot canyons? Check. Sweeping vistas? Check. Arches and natural bridges? Check. Heck, Capitol Reef even has pay-to-pick fruit orchards! We can’t think of better place to hang out […]
Biological Soil Crust
If you’ve ever been hiking in the deserts of Southern Utah, then you’ve probably come across strange blackish bumps in the sand. These are actually colonies of diverse groups of bacteria, and collectively they are known as biological soil crust. You can find biological soil […]
March, 2017
Nature, Outdoor adventures
Southern Utah for Shutterbugs
It’s no secret that Southern Utah is one of the most photogenic places in the country. Places like Zion, Capitol Reef and Bryce Canyon are perfect locations for photographers to capture the drama of the American Southwest. We, at the Lodge at Red River Ranch, […]
February, 2017
Nature, Outdoor adventures
Cassidy Arch – A Cure for Spring Fever
Spring has come early to Southern Utah. And if you’re anything like us, you want to get out and play in it. So allow us to suggest one of our favorite hikes in Capitol Reef National Park – it’s guaranteed to cure your spring fever. […]
Rainbow in Stone
There are a lot of national areas in Utah. Places like Arches and Zion National Park pull in the biggest crowds, but there are plenty of other places you should visit. One of the smallest national monuments in Utah is also one of the coolest. […]
December, 2016
Nature, Outdoor adventures, Travel
Top 5 Things to Do in Bryce this Winter
If your looking for an easy weekend getaway this holiday season, we know just the place – Bryce Canyon National Park. You may be wondering to yourself what there is to do in Bryce Canyon during the winter. The answer, plenty. In addition to the […]
December, 2016
Nature, Outdoor adventures
Fish Lake Snowmobile Complex
We’ve had our first hints of snow here in Southern Utah. And for many, that spells doom for their outdoor plans. However, we have an answer for all you adventure junkies out there – snowmobiling. It’s like ATVs for snow. And, actually, snowmobiling can open […]
Canyons of the Grand Staircase
Utah is a pretty big state. And no matter how many times you’ve visited it, you’ll always be able to discover new places. One of the wildest, and most intensely beautiful, area of Southern Utah is the Grand Staircase–Escalante National Monument. We’ve written extensively about […]
October, 2016
Nature, Outdoor adventures
Velvet Ridge
If you’ve ever visited us at the Lodge, you will have noticed those great, big cliffs behind us. That is Velvet Ridge, and it extends for miles in both directions, giving Red Rich Ranch its dramatic backdrop. As the sunlight moves across the face of […]