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September, 2022
Nature, Outdoor adventures
Top 5 Day Hikes in Capitol Reef
There are lots of trails worth exploring in Capitol Reef National Park. Some are multi-day adventures, like Lower Mulley Twist, but the majority can be done in a day. So let’s look at and rank some of our favorite day hikes in the park […]
September, 2022
Outdoor adventures, Travel
Comparing Arches and Canyonlands
There is a lot to see in Southern Utah. And unfortunately, it can be hard to see all you want to see in just one trip. Which means you might have to make some choices about what to include in your Southern Utah vacation. So let’s talk […]
August, 2022
Nature, Outdoor adventures
Top 5 Things to Do in Zion
Every year Zion National Park welcome over 2.6 million visitors – many of them on Labor Day Weekend, which is in a few days – and it’s no wonder: Zion contains 150,000 acres of some of the most incredible landscape in North America. It can be a little daunting to form a plan […]
August, 2022
Outdoor adventures, Travel
Labor Day Weekend Ideas!
Labor Day Weekend is fast approaching. And that means it’s time for one last, outdoor, summer adventure! September means that kids – and university students – are heading back to school. So Labor Day is typically the last chance to get outside and play. Here in Southern Utah […]
July, 2022
Nature, Outdoor adventures
Secret Places near Capitol Reef
There are lots of special, hidden places in Southern Utah just waiting for you to explore. And we at the Lodge at Red River Ranch want to encourage you to discover them for yourself. Because when you get to explore one of these special spots, it’s kinda like you’ve discovered […]
June, 2022
Nature, Outdoor adventures
Full Moon in Bryce Canyon
Bryce Canyon wants to show you the moon! For years now, the park has had a program of ranger-lead Full Moon Hikes. It’s a remarkable chance to see the Bryce Canyon amphitheater in such a way that few people ever get to experience. Imagine being among those sandstone hoodoos […]
May, 2022
Outdoor adventures, Travel
Capitol Reef: Memorial Day Itinerary
It’s almost Memorial Day Weekend! That means summer is almost (unofficially) starting! And people like to take a celebratory mini-vacation during the long weekend. As you might have guessed, Capitol Reef gets very busy during Memorial Day […]
May, 2022
Outdoor adventures
Rock Climbing in Moab
Southern Utah is one of the rock climbing capitals of the world. People travel from all over the globe to scale our cliffs and hone their skills. And with the greatest scenery on earth, it’s no wonder Southern Utah is one of the most iconic locations for rock climbing […]
April, 2022
Outdoor adventures, Travel
Spring Hikes in Capitol Reef
The deserts of Southern Utah are blooming, the weather is the perfect temperature, and the trails are calling out to all adventurers. Spring Fever is official here. And it just so happens that we at the Lodge know the cure: hiking in Capitol Reef! […]
April, 2022
Nature, Outdoor adventures
The Irish Canyons
Southern Utah is a pretty remarkable place. And there is a lot here to discover. We at the Lodge talk about the most popular places all the time – Zion, Bryce Canyon, Arches – and we mention some of the more secluded spots. But every once in a while […]