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Outdoor adventures

Why March Is the Best Kept Secret for Visiting Capitol Reef

Most people think about Utah’s national parks in summer — and honestly, there’s a reason for that. Long days, warm temps, school breaks. June and July make obvious sense. But we’ve always believed the best kept secret in Southern Utah isn’t a trail or a slot canyon. […]

Hiking Capitol Reef in the Fall; Trails, Colors, and Cooler Days

Fall is honestly one of our favorite times to be out in Capitol Reef. September and October bring cooler mornings, those long golden afternoons, and a stretch of yellow cottonwoods down in the Fremont River valley that’s hard to beat. […]

August, 2025
Outdoor adventures

Rolling Out the New Scenic Drive

If you love an easy cruise through big desert scenery, this is a good moment to come. Capitol Reef’s Scenic Drive just wrapped up a full rehabilitation, and the classic route down to Capitol Gorge is back open — smoother, safer, and every bit as good as it always was. […]

What Makes Capitol Reef a Dark Sky Park, And Why It Matters

When the sun drops below the cliffs at Capitol Reef, something shifts. The red rock goes to shadow, the air cools, and one by one the stars start showing up. […]

Why Capitol Reef Is Utah’s Most Underrated National Park

So maybe you’ve heard about the crowds at Utah’s big parks — the entrance lines, the packed parking lots, the trails where you’re basically walking in a conga line. We get it. But just down the road from us is Capitol Reef National Park, and it doesn’t work like that. […]

The Best Scenic Drives Near Capitol Reef

Southern Utah has a lot going for it: red rock, big sky, and roads that were basically made to be driven. Whether you’re road-tripping through and passing by, or just looking for something to do after breakfast, these are our favorite scenic drives near Capitol Reef. […]

Goosenecks and Panorama Point

Capitol Reef boasts a multitude of hikes for people of all ages and fitness levels. Two short yet rewarding trails that the whole family can enjoy are Goosenecks Point and Sunset Point. Make them one of your first stops in Capitol Reef when visiting the park! Access both hikes from the Panorama Point parking lot off […]

Summer Plans for 2025!

Memorial Day was on Monday, which means it’s now “officially” unofficially the start of summer! We hope you had a great weekend with plenty of good food, and time with family and friends. But if not, don’t worry. Summer is here! And it’s time to start planning for a great summer trip […]

May, 2025
Outdoor adventures

Hike to Golden Throne

There are a ton of great hikes in Capitol Reef National Park. And we love them all! We also love recommending our favorite ones here on our blog. And today, we’re recommending a less-popular, but still fantastic, trail off the Scenic Route called Golden Throne […]

April, 2025
Outdoor adventures, Travel

Our Top 3 Picks for Memorial Day Weekend 2025

Sunscreen? Check. Water? Check. A perfect itinerary of how to maximize your Memorial Day Weekend? Well, it’s about to be double-check because we have some excellent suggestions on how to enjoy […]