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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 […]
September, 2024
Outdoor adventures
Where and When: Fall Colors 2024
It’s that season again! The colder weather is settling in on the mountains, and the leaves are starting to change. Soon the aspen forests of Southern Utah will turn a brilliant gold color. It’s one of our favorite times of the year, and we […]
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 […]
June, 2024
Outdoor adventures, Travel
Things to Do Near Capitol Reef
Capitol Reef is the best! It’s probably our favorite place in the world, and we write about it all the time! (Check out this post, this top ten, this itinerary if you want confirmation.) Sometimes, however, it’s nice to know what else you can see that’s near […]
May, 2024
Lodge Announcements, Outdoor adventures, Travel
Our Summer Plans!
Memorial Day is now in our rear-view mirror, which means it’s (unofficially) summer! We at the Lodge at Red River Ranch are looking forward to doing and seeing some cool things this summer. Here’s what we’ve got on our list so far […]
May, 2024
Nature, Outdoor adventures, Travel
The Mighty 5 for Memorial Day!
The five national parks of Southern Utah – Arches, Canyonlands, Capitol Reef, Bryce Canyon, and Zion – are collectively known as “The Mighty 5.” Together, they preserve the best parts of our amazing desert scenery. But the real question is […]
April, 2024
Outdoor adventures
Surprise! Canyon
Hey guess what? Spring is here! And that means it’s time to start getting serious about trail hiking again. And we at the Lodge have a new one for you to try in Capitol Reef. It’s fun, easy, and just perfect to start off the hiking season […]
March, 2024
Outdoor adventures, Travel
Southern Utah Spring Break: 2024
It’s March again! And you know what that means? It’s Spring Break, baby! In a couple of weeks, kids from every grade level from elementary school to college will have a week off […]
February, 2024
Outdoor adventures, Travel
Zion vs. Capitol Reef: Pros and Cons of Each Park
Many of the travelers who come to Southern Utah can only visit one national park. And that can make it tough, since it’s hard to choose between all five of the major parks. We at the Lodge […]
January, 2024
Outdoor adventures, Travel
Capitol Reef in Winter
It’s January! And as we’ve mentioned before, Southern Utah, despite being a desert does have a winter season. Complete with occasional snow and ice. But it also has more sunny days than most parts of the United States during this season which means it’s a pretty great […]