Capitol Reef National Park contains no restaurants inside the park, besides pie at the Gifford House. Even though Capitol Reef is one of the least visited national parks in Utah and is in a remote area, there are some surprisingly great places to eat in the surrounding areas. I’m Cheryl and I LOVE to visit […]
Capitol Reef National Park draws over a million visitors a year and is Utah’s 4th most visited national park. It has an amazing variety of scenic drives, hikes, arches, petroglyphs, and the Historic Fruita District, established by Mormon settlers back in the 1800s. There is only 1 established campground (Fruita Campground) in Capitol Reef National […]
Located between Capitol Reef and Bryce Canyon National Parks, Highway 12 is an often overlooked Utah Highway that is an absolute hidden gem. Although many visitors travel between Bryce Canyon and Capitol Reef, few of them travel Highway 12. The drive along Scenic Byway 12 is one of the most impressive in the state and […]
If you’re planning your big Utah national parks road trip – often called “The Mighty Five” – one of the big questions you’re probably asking yourself is how much time you should dedicate to Capitol Reef, the middle and least well-known of the five parks. We recommend spending about 3/4 of a day in Capitol […]
Capitol Reef doesn’t get as many visitors as nearby Bryce, Arches, and Zion, but it’s beautiful. In this video, we share with you what we love about Capitol Reef National Park and why we love it. Resources
Do not expect Capitol Reef National Park to have all the amenities that other National Parks do. Capitol Reef is not as popular as nearby Bryce and Arches and is relatively primitive. What should you expect while visiting? Let us show you. Resources
We want you to enjoy your trip to Capitol Reef, so don’t make these nine mistakes. Don’t fall victim to being hungry and/or running out of gas! We let you know how to make the most of your trip. Here is what we cover in this video: Resources
Capitol Reef has some beautiful drives with very diverse geological features. In this video, we share with you information about four different drives and what you will see on each one. Resources
Capitol Reef has some great hikes! We hiked six of them and gave each of them a rating from 1-10. Find out which ones you can’t miss on your next visit to Capitol Reef National Park. Here are the hikes we rate: Resources
If you have never been to Capitol Reef National Park before, you need to watch this video! You will gain a greater appreciation for this less-popular national park and we will show you 14 different things to do while visiting. Here is what we cover: Resources
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