Ranger Programs

Ranger talk at the Petroglyph Panel

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Park staff offer a variety of interpretive programs daily, spring through fall. Program types, times, and locations vary throughout the year and are subject to last-minute changes due to weather or other factors. Check at the Capitol Reef Visitor Center upon arrival for more details.

 

Regular Programs (from approximately mid to late May through October; check at the visitor center for times)

• Geology Talk - daily
  Discover the geologic story of Capitol Reef. Meet at the visitor center; 30 minutes.
  
• Fremont Culture Talk - daily
  Learn about past cultures that called this place home. Meet at the petroglyph panel, 1.1 miles (1.7 km) east of the visitor center on Highway 24; 30 minutes.
  
• Evening Program - Check at the visitor center for times and topics
  Topics and start times vary, check at the visitor center or ask campground hosts for details. Meet at the campground amphitheater; 1 hour.

 

Special Programs (from approximately mid to late June through October; check at the visitor center for schedules and meeting points)

• Guided Hike
  Locations vary; check at the visitor center for schedules and meeting points; 1.5 hours.
• Porch Talk
  Learn a little bit more about Capitol Reef. Meet at the Gifford House. Check bulletin boards or at the visitor center for dates; 30 minutes.
• Star Talk
  Tour the night sky at this International Dark Sky Park. Meet at the Gifford House. Check bulletin boards or at the visitor center for dates; 30 minutes.
• Full Moon Walk
  Enjoy a moonlit, guided walk. Check bulletin boards or the visitor center for dates and meeting locations; 1.5 hours.

 

Ripple Rock Nature Center - Open Wednesday to Saturday, 9 am to 5 pm, May 18 to August 10, 2019.

• Nature Talk - Wednesday to Saturday 11:00 am
  Discover the nature of Capitol Reef! 30 minutes.
• Junior Geologist - Wednesday to Saturday 2:00 pm
  Explore the amazing geology of Capitol Reef at this interactive program; 30 minutes.

 

Junior Ranger Activities
Request a Junior Ranger activity book at the visitor center, and complete the activities to learn about the park and earn a badge.

The Junior Ranger Booklet is also available in thirteen additional languages. Please ask at the visitor center or email the park for one of the following translations:

Arabic, Chinese, Dutch, French, German, Hebrew, Hindi, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese, Russian, or Spanish.