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Capitol Reef National Park
Winter Hours

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Date: November 14, 2006
Contact: Cindy Micheli, 435-425-3791

Egyptian Temple in winter
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Egyptian Temple in winter

Capitol Reef National Park
Winter Visitor Center Hours

Fall has arrived at Capitol Reef National Park bringing cooler temperatures, fall colors, and shorter hours at the Visitor Center. Beginning Sunday, October 15th, the Visitor Center will be open daily from 8 am until 4:30 pm. This schedule will remain in effect throughout the fall, winter, and spring, with the exception of major holidays. The Visitor Center will be closed on Veterans Day (observed, Friday November 10th), Thanksgiving, Christmas Day, and New Years Day. Even though the Visitor Center is closed for the holidays, Capitol Reef National Park remains open.

For additional information, please call the park at 425-3791 extension 111.

Desert Bighorn Sheep  

Did You Know?
Desert Bighorn Sheep, once common in the Capitol Reef area, were reintroduced in 1996 and 1997, and have since thrived here. Visitors have reported seeing them in Capitol Gorge, Grand Wash, and along the Fremont River corridor.

Last Updated: April 10, 2007 at 18:39 EST