Capitol Reef National Park

National Parks, Other Federal Lands Generate Big Tourism Income For State Of Utah

How important are national parks, forests, and other federal lands in the economies of Western states? Data recently released in Utah offers a glimpse.

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By Lee Dalton - September 22nd, 2013 3:00am

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Fall In The National Parks: Some Great Activities To Put On Your Calendar

Sure, it's still August, but that doesn't mean it's too early to start penciling some fall events and activities in the National Park System onto your calendar. Here's a start, and we'll keep adding to it as we hear of events.

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By NPT Staff - October 24th, 2013 2:48pm

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Fruit Harvest At Capitol Reef National Park Could Be Late This Year

While some fruits are ready for harvest at Capitol Reef National Park in Utah, other crops could arrive later than normal due to colder weather earlier this year.

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By NPT Staff - July 10th, 2013 2:34pm

Tent Flap With A View: 25 Favorite Backcountry Campsites

Where are some of the best backcountry campsites in the world (as well as the national parks)? Michael Lanza, Northwest editor of Backpacker Magazine, shares his thoughts on 25 of the best places to pitch your tent.

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By Michael Lanza - May 26th, 2013 4:03am

Yes, The Sequestration Has Hit The National Parks. But They're Still Open And Still Spectacular!

Yes, our national parks are grappling with the loss of millions of dollars due to the failure of Congress and the Obama administration to treat the country's ailing fiscal condition, but they're still open, and still spectacular places to explore.

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By Kurt Repanshek - April 14th, 2013 3:03am

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Capitol Reef National Park's "Essential Guide" Is Live On The Traveler

Just in time for the summer travel season, the Essential Guide to Capitol Reef National Park has been published on the Traveler.

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By NPT Staff - April 14th, 2013 3:03am

Camping In The National Parks: Capitol Reef National Park's Fruita Campground

There are many incredibly scenic campgrounds in the National Park System, and the Fruita Campground at Capitol Reef National Park easily should be in any top 10 list.

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By Kurt Repanshek - April 8th, 2013 7:34pm

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Traveler's Gear Box: Sierra Design's Mirage 2 Tent

Basecamping, whether you do it in front-country national park campgrounds, or along a dirt road somewhere in the farflung realm of the U.S. Bureau of Land Management, calls for, well, a good basecamp, and that's what the Sierra Designs Mirage 2 tent provides.

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By Kurt Repanshek - April 4th, 2013 3:03am

Capitol Reef National Park

A hogback running nearly 100 miles (161 km) north and south through central Utah is the defining spine of Capitol Reef National Park, but this ruddy landscape offers many more geologic and cultural wonders.

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By Kurt Repanshek - April 2nd, 2013 7:47pm

White-Water, Apple Harvests, And Indian Summer On The Coast Are Among 10 Great Fall National Park Activities

Fall is, in many people's eyes, the best season to enjoy the National Park System. Temperatures are moderating, insects are a thing of the past, forests wrap themselves in dazzling colors, and wildlife is easy to see and often vocal. Here are ten great fall destinations in the park system.

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By NPT Staff - September 4th, 2012 9:33am

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The easiest way to explore RV-friendly National Park campgrounds.

The Essential RVing Guide to the National Parks

Here’s the definitive guide to National Park System campgrounds where RVers can park their rigs.

Our app is packed with RVing- specific details on more than 250 campgrounds in more than 70 national parks.

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The Essential RVing Guide to the National Parks