by Caitlin Lamb | Jun 29, 2023 | Activities & Adventure, Capitol Reef National Park, National Parks, Our Blog, Things to do in Utah
It’s no secret that the most popular time of year to visit Utah’s Mighty 5 national parks is the summer. Schools are out, and many families save their big vacation for this time of year. The days are longer. There’s no snow to worry about, and the rain and occasional...
by Caitlin Lamb | Jun 16, 2023 | Uncategorized
While it might not have the well-known trails that Zion has, like Angels Landing or The Narrows, Capitol Reef National Park is home to more than a dozen incredible hiking trails. They range from easy trails like Cohob Canyon to challenging day hikes like the Frying...
by Caitlin Lamb | May 31, 2023 | Uncategorized
Since 1937, the stunning landscapes that make up Capitol Reef have been federally protected, first as a national monument, and then as a national park in 1971. This federal protection helps to ensure that the unique features of the park will be preserved for future...
by Caitlin Lamb | Apr 28, 2023 | Capitol Reef National Park, Cougar Ridge Lodge, National Parks, Things to do in Utah
One of the most interesting national park facts about Capitol Reef is that visitors can actually pick fruit within the park’s bounds. That’s because the park is the only one in the nation to contain a historic orchard, originally planted before the land became a...
by Caitlin Lamb | Apr 10, 2023 | Capitol Reef National Park, Cougar Ridge Lodge, National Parks, Our Blog
Planning a stay in our Capitol Reef resort in 2023? The summer season at Cougar Ridge is still a few months away. But now is a great time to start planning which hiking trails you’ll take, which scenic drives you want to see, and how you’ll spend your downtime at the...
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