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June, 2020
Lodge Announcements
Final Area Update
We at the Lodge at Red River Ranch wanted to give you one more update on the situation here in Southern Utah. As we’ve mentioned before, Southern Utah was fortunate in that it didn’t have a large number of […]
May, 2020
Outdoor adventures
Capitol Reef Bonus: Sulphur Creek
In our recent blog post, Capitol Reef: In-Depth we covered some of the best hikes, drives, and activities you can do in the park. But here’s the thing, there’s always more to discover in Capitol Reef […]
May, 2020
Outdoor adventures, Travel
Memorial Day Travel?
Things are looking up here in Southern Utah. And things are getting back to normal. We’ve been lucky that the recent outbreak of coronavirus has had a minimal impact of us. Some Utah residents and out-of-state visitors are thinking about Memorial Day […]
May, 2020
Lodge Announcements, Travel
Park Reopenings
Here in Southern Utah, we’ve been fortunate that the pandemic has largely passed us by. State health and national park officials continue to monitor the situation, but for the most part, it seems like Utah’s national parks will be back to normal […]
May, 2020
Lodge Announcements
Status Update
Hi everyone! In response to multiple enquiries, we at the Lodge thought we’d share a quick status update: We are open. And we are taking every precaution to protect our guests and our staff. Reservations can be made by phone or online […]
April, 2020
Outdoor adventures, Travel
Capitol Reef: In-depth
We know that right now Capitol Reef is closed to tourists. But we also know that things won’t stay like this forever. And this year we’ve been doing an in-depth series focused on each of Utah’s five national parks. We’ve already done Arches, Canyonlands, and […]
April, 2020
Nature, Outdoor adventures
Safe Alternatives
Southern Utah is famous for its scenery. And that’s why a lot of people visit – to get outside, stretch their legs, and go hiking in all this beauty. So it’s understandable that some guests never experience anything but the famous trails in the national parks […]
April, 2020
Outdoor adventures, Travel
Safe Hiking
Hey everyone, the National Park Service is now deciding which parks remain open on a case-by-case basis. And while Arches and Canyonlands have been temporarily closed, Capitol Reef, Bryce Canyon and Zion remain open, or partially open. Which means that for some visitors […]
March, 2020
Lodge Announcements
Public Safety and Free Park Entrance
As the coronavirus continues to spread across the United States, people are experiencing all sorts of new stresses. In response, the National Park Service has made some changes to the park policies […]
March, 2020
Lodge Announcements
Coronavirus and the National Parks
Dear Reader, as you are undoubtedly aware, the world is a little bit upside down right now. We’re all dealing with the new coronavirus and its effects on public life. In an effort to curb the spread of the virus, public gatherings […]