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February, 2022
Entertainment, Travel
Horizon: Southern Utah
This month Guerrilla Games released its follow up to the critically-acclaimed game Horizon: Zero Dawn. The new game, Horizon: Forbidden West, promises to take the main character, Aloy, to new territory, on an even bigger adventure. But before we get lost in […]
Bryce Canyon in Winter
We’ve written before about Bryce Canyon, but let’s take about visiting the park in winter. Because Bryce Canyon is one of the coolest, most memorable places in Southern Utah to visit after it snows […]
January, 2022
Outdoor adventures, Travel
A Utahopian Dictionary
There are so many things to do and see in Southern Utah, sometimes it can be tough to narrow it down. Trust us, we know. That’s where this dictionary comes in. We’ve dubbed it the “Utahopian Dictionary: an A to Z guide to Southern Utah.” […]
Southern Utah Winter Fun!
It’s officially the first day of winter today, and just like most places, Southern Utah experiences a lot of change during this season. Despite the fact that this region is a desert, we still get snow, and we still get a little […]
October, 2021
Outdoor adventures, Travel
Highway 12 – The Best One
Hey! We’ve been thinking a lot about roadtrips. (Being inside during the winter tends to make us do that.) This is Southern Utah, so of course there are a lot of amazing routes to discover. But one of our favorites is still Highway 12, connecting Capitol Reef and Bryce Canyon […]
Fremont River Hiking
There are tons of great hikes in Capitol Reef National Park. But two of the coolest in the Fruita area are the Fremont Gorge Overlook Trail and the Fremont River Trail. The first ascends to Johnson’s Mesa, and provides a great panoramic view. The second is an easy trail […]
September, 2021
Entertainment, Outdoor adventures, Travel
Time for Fall Adventures
Summer is officially over. And that’s good news for all you travelers, because autumn is the best time to vacation in Southern Utah. That’s our opinion, anyway. But we’ve got some pretty good reasons […]
September, 2021
Outdoor adventures, Travel
The Grand Circle Tour
The best, and most scenic, road trip in Utah is called the Grand Circle Tour. It takes you (the road-tripper) on a tour of all five national parks in the state — Zion, Arches, Canyonlands, Capitol Reef, and Bryce Canyon. And if you feel like it, you can include […]
August, 2021
Outdoor adventures, Travel
Capitol Reef Like a Local
We at the Lodge at Red River Ranch have been living next to Capitol Reef National Park for a long time now. And we’ve learned a thing or two while we’ve been here, which means we have the advantage when it comes to exploring […]
August, 2021
Outdoor adventures, Travel
Hiking the Grand Wash
Every so often, we at the Lodge like to pick a trail in Capitol Reef and tell you about it. That way, if you’re in the park and in the mood for a hike, then you know where to find a good one. This time around we’re highlighting Grand Wash […]