If you’re looking for some free camping close to Capitol Reef National Park look no further than Beas Lewis Flat. This camping area is located on BLM land with a 14-day stay limit. Campsites are on a first come, first served basis. It is open year-round for visitors to use. This is boondocking so […]
We finally made it to national park number ten this year and finished up the Utah mighty five with Capitol Reef National Park. We spent two weeks boondocking outside the park and managed to visit five different days. This park is set up a little differently than most. After the official national park sign, […]
Grand Wash is a popular hiking trail located in Capitol Reef National Park, Utah. It is known for its stunning canyon scenery and narrow canyon walls, making it a memorable experience for hikers. This is an easy hike for the whole family to enjoy and was one of our favorites during our visit. The […]
The Cassidy Arch Trail is a scenic hiking trail in Capitol Reef National Park in Utah that leads to the iconic Cassidy Arch. Named after the notorious outlaw Butch Cassidy, who supposedly used the area as a hideout, the trail offers beautiful views of the park’s red rock landscape. We clocked the trail in […]
Sulphur Creek is a hiking route in Capitol Reef National Park in Utah that offers a scenic adventure through a narrow canyon. The hike follows the creek bed and requires some route finding, wading through water, and scrambling over rocks (if you do the whole hike). This route is not an official, maintained trail in […]
If you’re looking for short, fun family-friendly hikes in Capitol Reef National Park in Utah be sure not to miss Sunset and Goosenecks Points. Goosenecks Overlook provides breathtaking views of the Sulphur Creek Canyon as it twists and turns through the landscape, creating dramatic gooseneck-shaped bends. It is easily accessible by a short walk […]
Hickman Bridge is a popular natural rock formation and hiking destination located in Capitol Reef National Park, Utah. It is one of the park’s most iconic features and draws visitors from all over who come to marvel at its beauty. The Hickman Bridge Trail is a moderate almost two-mile round-trip hike with approximately 450 […]
The Fremont River Trail is a scenic hiking trail located in Capitol Reef National Park, Utah. This popular hiking trail follows the course of the Fremont River. It’s approximately two miles long, well-maintained, and easy to follow with almost 500 feet of elevation gain. The official trailhead can be found in Loop B in […]
The Fruita Schoolhouse is nestled below Wingate Sandstone cliffs and is a historic site located in the Fruita Historic District of Capitol Reef National Park in Utah. The Fruita Schoolhouse was built in 1896 and Nettie Behunin, only twelve years old, was the first schoolteacher. The last class of students was taught in 1941. […]
The Gifford House and Museum in Capitol Reef National Park is a historic house located in the Fruita Historic District of the park, which is in Utah, USA. The house is named after the Gifford family, who were early settlers in the area. The Gifford House was built in the early 1900s and served […]
