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December, 2024
Education
What’s In A Name?
“Wait,” we hear you say, “is it spelled Capital Reef or Capitol Reef?” Don’t worry, most people wonder the same thing. It’s spelled C-A-P-I-T-O-L Reef. With an O. “Okay. But Why?” Good question. To explain, let’s look at the definitions of both “capital” and “capitol.” […]
November, 2024
Lodge Announcements
Thanksgiving is Here…
Thanksgiving Day is tomorrow! And it seems like a good opportunity for us at the Lodge at Red River Ranch to express our gratitude for some of the amazing things in our lives. Let’s break it down so that you can how grateful we are to all of you, our guests. […]
November, 2024
Historical places, Outdoor adventures, Special Places
The Incredible Horseshoe Canyon
Southern Utah is full of wonders. Some are pretty famous, like the towering cliffs of Zion Canyon or the iconic Delicate Arch of Arches, but some are largely unknown. And one of these lesser-known wonders is Horseshoe Canyon on the outer regions of Canyonlands […]
October, 2024
Outdoor adventures, Travel
Fishing Near Capitol Reef
If you’re headed to Capitol Reef then you’re gonna do all the usual (and very excellent) hiking, scenic routes, and sightseeing. But if you yearn to cast your line any chance you get, then you may be curious to find out where the good fishing is near Capitol Reef. […]
October, 2024
Nature, Outdoor adventures
#ForeverMighty
Southern Utah has five national parks, Arches, Bryce, Canyonlands, Capitol Reef and Zion. Together they are known as the Mighty Five. Every year millions and millions of people come to see the beauty and explore the wonder of these parks. But that many people can take a toll on the natural environments. So it’s important […]
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 […]
August, 2024
Nature
The Song of the Canyons
Slot canyons are everywhere in Southern Utah. We’ve written about them plenty of times. And of course there are the super famous canyons in places like the Zion National Park. Obviously these are great places to explore, but if you slow down for a moment or two, you just might hear something magical […]
August, 2024
Entertainment, Travel
Film Festivals and Utah
Utah is known for a number of things—the Southern Utah cliffs, the world famous powder snow, the friendly communities, and an astounding number of national parks and monuments. That’s not all, however. Utah has long had a with the arts, and is continuously fostering […]
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 […]