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April, 2019
Travel
Make Memorial Day Plans
Hey, hey, hey! Memorial Day Weekend is coming up fast. If you’re anything like us, you’re getting pretty excited for the chance to knock off work for a couple days, and spend the long weekend exploring Southern Utah. It’s time for a road trip! And it’s also […]
April, 2019
Historical places, Travel
The Gifford House History
So, as you probably know, Capitol Reef has a handful of old buildings throughout the main section of the park. Most of them are located in the (now-defunct) town of Fruita. The residents of Fruita may be gone, but the history of the place is preserved in […]
March, 2019
Outdoor adventures, Travel
A Blog Birthday
Fun fact – today marks the eight anniversary of our Blog at Red River Ranch! That’s right. We’ve been writing awesome blog posts for eight years now. And during that time we’ve covered a lot of ground. We’ve given you recommendations for all five of Utah’s […]
February, 2019
Outdoor adventures, Travel
Spring Break 2019!
Today is the last day of February, which means spring is officially here next month! And if your life currently revolves around a traditional school schedule, chances are you’re looking forward to Spring Break. If you have elementary school-aged kids, Spring Break is a great excuse […]
February, 2019
Historical places, Travel
Bears Ears and Beyond
There’s so much to learn about Southern Utah. The history of this part of the western United States is incredibly rich – especially in regards to the native tribes that lived here. So image that you want to discover first-hand the Native American history […]
January, 2019
Outdoor adventures, Travel
Three State Parks
Ok, ok, we know you’re probably sick of hearing about the government shutdown. But as we’ve been helping guests figure out how to handle the temporary disruption of services in the national parks […]
Ethical Tourism
We at the Lodge have been hearing the term “ethical tourism” more and more frequently. Everybody wants to do the right thing, even when they’re on vacation. So it’s no surprise that a term has been coined to describe this motivation. The problem is […]
November, 2018
Lodge Announcements, Travel
Waived Entrance Fees in 2019
If you’re a fan of national public lands, have we got some good news for you – it’s time to talk about free entrance days in 2019! There has been a recent trend at some national parks and monuments to raise entrance fees. At some […]
We Really Love Capitol Reef
There’s something about Capitol Reef that we just love. Every time that we visit the park, it’s like we’re seeing it for the first time – it just never gets old. And honestly we can’t get enough of it. Now, we realize that we may be a little biased […]
Fall Colors Roadtrip 2018
Hey! What do you know? It’s September 22nd, which means that today is the first day of autumn. Fall in Southern Utah is great. The weather is cooler and more mild, the summer rains have stopped, and the aspens are becoming absolutely brilliant. Writing about […]