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June 03, 2009
Summer Schedule at Capitol Reef's Visitor Center
Capitol Reef National Park’s Visitor Center commenced summer hours. The Visitor Center will open daily at 8 a.m. and close at 6 p.m.

March 27, 2008
Historic Gifford House Celebrates 100 Years
On May 17th, the Capitol Reef Natural History Association, will hold a Centennial Celebration to recognize the significance of early pioneer history to the region.

September 04, 2007
Fall Fruit opens for Harvest
Capitol Reef National Park’s Jackson Orchard is currently open for apple harvest.  Apple and pear harvest from the Cook and Holt Orchards, will begin on Wednesday, September 5.

June 27, 2007
Capitol Reef National Park Apricot Crop Ready For Harvest
The annual apricot crop harvest at Capitol Reef National Park’s historic orchards will open on Wednesday, June 27th.

April 17, 2007
National Junior Ranger Day
Capitol Reef National Park will join hundreds of parks throughout the United States in celebrating National Junior Ranger Day on Saturday, April 28, 2007.

April 10, 2007
Wayne Middle School students complete service project in Fruita Orchards
Students from Wayne Middle School participated in a four-hour service project clearing the Historic Fruita Orchards of pruning debris last week.

April 05, 2007
Teachers Archeology Workshop
Intrigue of the Past, a workshop to assist in teaching archeology and conservation, will be held at Capitol Reef National Park on Friday and Saturday, May 18 and 19, 2007.

November 14, 2006
Winter Hours
Fall has arrived at Capitol Reef National Park bringing cooler temperatures, fall colors, and shorter hours at the Visitor Center.

September 25, 2006
2006 Fall Visitor Center Hours
Fall has arrived at Capitol Reef National Park bringing cooler temperatures, fall colors, and shorter hours at the Visitor Center.

Researchers collecting samples near a stream  

Did You Know?
With its wide variety of microhabitats, Capitol Reef National Park’s cold desert ecosystem supports an extraordinarily diverse combination of plant and animal species, fostering opportunities for education, research, and a deeper connection to the natural world.

Last Updated: April 10, 2007 at 18:38 EST