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September, 2023
Lodge Announcements, Nature
2023 Annular Eclipse. In Capitol Reef!
There is an annular eclipse heading right for Capitol Reef! On October 14, 2023 (which is only 17 days from now!) the path of the eclipse will pass over Southern Utah, directly over the national park. So if you want to catch this celestial event […]
Fall Leaves Near Capitol Reef!
It’s fall now, and as you can guess, that means the leaves are about to become the main attraction all over the country. The golden hues of autumn will soon be tinging Wayne County, where both we at the Lodge at Red […]
July, 2023
Lodge Announcements, Nature
Summer Heat and Monsoons
You’ve probably seen all the headlines. It’s no secret that it’s been a very hot month. Thanks in part to a strong El Nino year, temperatures have risen across much of the United States, including here in Southern Utah. The deserts of the […]
July, 2023
Nature, Outdoor adventures
Ride Gooseberry Mesa!
If you’re a mountain biker, then you probably already know that there’s nothing like riding through the rough terrain of the unspoiled landscapes of Southern Utah. And there is no more iconic location in Southern Utah than it’s most famous national park […]
June, 2023
Lodge Announcements, Nature, Special Places
Happy 100th, Bryce Canyon!
Today is a special day! Today, Bryce Canyon National Park celebrates its 100th anniversary! On June 8, 1923, President Warren G. Harding designated about 10,000 acres of land as Bryce Canyon National […]
May, 2023
Nature, Special Places, Travel
Sunglow Canyon
We talk a lot about Capitol Reef – the top things to see when you visit, the best trails, how to plan the best vacation, and more – but sometimes we like to highlight a nearby attraction that we think you should check out, in addition to the park […]
More to Do!
Capitol Reef is the best! It’s the hidden gem of Utah’s park system. And we love it! We’ve written lots of guides on what to do in the park, the best hikes for quick, day-long excursions, itineraries, and top ten lists for Capitol Reef. So if you’re planning on visiting this year, check those out! But […]
February, 2023
Nature, Outdoor adventures
5 Best Spring Hikes in Capitol Reef
Hey, hey, hey! Can you feel that? That is the feeling of the days getting longer and warmer. Spring is only a couple of weeks away, and we’ve got spring fever! If you are looking for a place to get outside and stretch your legs […]
February, 2023
Lodge Announcements, Nature
Valentine’s Day
It’s Valentine’s Day today! And every year on this day we like to write a blog post about how much we love Capitol Reef! People travel from all over the world to visit us in this fantastic geological location – and we get to live here […]
December, 2022
Nature, Outdoor adventures, Travel
Outdoor Winter Fun
In case you hadn’t noticed, it’s wintertime. And here in Southern Utah we’re lucky to get perfect winter weather. We do get some snowfall, especially in the higher-elevation regions, but we also get lots and lots of sunny, mild days. Which means […]