Angel Point – Dirty Devil Overlook
Winter hikes are hard to come by in some areas of the country where the snow is flying regularly, but around Hanksville, Utah the snow
December 12, 2013
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Cathedral Valley Utah
Cathedral Valley is a remote district at the northern end of Capitol Reef National Park. This scenic backcountry gem is dominated by southern Utah’s iconic
December 5, 2013
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Winter in Capitol Reef Country
Winter is a wonderful time to visit Capitol Reef Country. With elevations ranging from 4,000 to 11,000 feet, you’re sure to find the perfect
November 29, 2013
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Thankful for Scenic & Visitor Diversity
With the Thanksgiving holiday coming next week in the United States, it seems appropriate to write about a few things that we are thankful for
November 22, 2013
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Henry Mountains Bison Herd
Utah’s Henry Mountains is home to one of only a handful of genetically pure blood free roaming American Bison herds found on North American public
November 11, 2013
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Photography in Capitol Reef Country
Capitol Reef Country has scenic diversity like no other place. Here in the “Land of Contrast and Solitude,” layered rock formations, cliffs, slot canyons, alpine
October 31, 2013
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Irish Slot Canyons
There’s a little bit of the BLARNEY in all of us, and so it’s time to the turn the tables and get yourself into Utah’s
October 11, 2013
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Great Western Trail – Horseback
Hit the Great Western Trail on horseback for an Old West experience and an up close look at the incredibly scenic and rugged Capitol
August 26, 2013
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Forests in Capitol Reef Country
Capitol Reef Country is known for its incredible geography, including the backdrop of high-altitude forests that add incredible greenery to the scenery and provide cool
August 15, 2013
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Hanksville Today
Hanksville is about an hour from any other community, but its location—central to Capitol Reef, Arches and Canyonlands national parks, Glen Canyon, Goblin Valley, the
August 15, 2013
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Tour of Utah – Cycling Race – Capitol Reef
The Tour of Utah cycling race has just passed through the Capitol Reef region and locals and visitors alike have thoroughly enjoyed the experience of
August 10, 2013
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Moonscape Overlook – Skyline View
Sometimes you come across a view that just blows your mind. That’s the case with the Skyline View overlook of the Blue Valley near Factory
July 6, 2013
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Road Cycling in Capitol Reef Country
There are four roads in Capitol Reef National Park designated for biking, but the Scenic Drive is best for road cycling. The road is paved
June 29, 2013
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Fishing – Capitol Reef Country
Capitol Reef Country’s lakes and streams offer some of the most rewarding fishing in the state. This angler’s paradise boasts everything from small, clear streams
May 24, 2013
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Slot Canyon Adventures – Capitol Reef Region
Technical Canyoneering in Leprechaun Canyon The Leprechaun Trail is located 26 miles south of Hanksville, just off Highway 95. This slot canyon is technically challenging and
May 13, 2013
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Capitol Reef – The Waterpocket Fold
Capitol Reef’s Waterpocket Fold is the defining geologic feature of this majestic national park. This wrinkle in the earth’s surface extends for nearly 100 miles,
April 23, 2013
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Bicknell Bottoms Wildlife Refuge
Looking for a quiet place to do a little bird-watching? Head to Bicknell Bottoms, where 670 acres of wetlands meets open waters and surrounding farmlands
April 18, 2013
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Star Gazing – Capitol Reef Country
City lights can keep the night sky from ever being truly dark, but remote Capitol Reef country has some of the clearest and darkest night
April 15, 2013
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ATV Riding / Mountain Biking – Hell’s Hole & Velvet Ridge
The Velvet Ridge trail to Hell’s Hole is a combo ATV and mountain bike trail located off Highway 24 between Bicknell and Torrey. The trail
April 8, 2013
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Butch Cassidy – Outlaw – Later Years
Butch Cassidy left the Wyoming prison in January 1896 and returned to cattle rustling for a while. With the addition of Dick Maxwell and William
March 19, 2013
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