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Capitol Reef National Park News

Showing the last 10 news releases. Click here to visit nps.gov's Capitol Reef National Park - News section for more.

  • Fruit Harvest Outlook 2023

    June 1, 2023 | 2:50 pm

    Fruit harvest season is fast approaching in Capitol Reef National Park! Cherries, apricots, peaches, plums, apples, and pears are available for harvest each summer. Due to good spring weather and a low pest pressure so far, the 2023 fruit outlook is optimistic.

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  • Capitol Reef National Park Announces 2023 Artist-in-Residence Participants

    December 1, 2022 | 3:31 pm

    Congratulations to the four participants selected for the 2023 Artist-in-Residence (AiR) program at Capitol Reef National Park. The AiR program has successfully recruited artists of many disciplines to share their interpretation of Capitol Reef with the public. The 2023 AiR participants are: • Amy Grogan • Kathy Hodge • Gloria Miller Allen • Paul Atkinson

    Read more at nps.gov


  • National Park Service seeks tips from the public to aid investigation of stolen fossils from Capitol Reef National Park

    May 10, 2022 | 2:15 pm

    US Park Rangers of Capitol Reef National Park are seeking information from the public to aid in the recovery of irreplaceable paleontological resources and identify those responsible for the vandalism and theft of trace fossils.

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  • Capitol Reef National Park Ready to Welcome Spring Visitors

    March 4, 2022 | 3:46 pm

    Capitol Reef National Park is ready for the busy spring season. Visitation typically increases dramatically in mid-March. Visitors can enjoy the new visitor center exhibits and the Gifford House will be opening for the season on Pi Day, Monday, March 14. Additionally, the Capitol Reef section of the NPS app features a newly added self-guided audio tour of the Scenic Drive.

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  • Grand Reopening of Capitol Reef Visitor Center

    February 25, 2022 | 4:04 pm

    The Capitol Reef National Park Visitor Center will reopen on Wednesday, March 2 at 9 a.m., after a brief closure to install new exhibits. A ribbon cutting ceremony will take place before welcoming visitors to view the newly installed exhibits.

    Read more at nps.gov


  • Visitor Center Closed for Installation of New Exhibits

    February 11, 2022 | 9:10 am

    New exhibits for the Capitol Reef Visitor Center will soon be installed. To facilitate the installation, the visitor center will be closed from February 21 – March 2, 2022.

    Read more at nps.gov


  • Capitol Reef National Park Announces 2022 Artist-in-Residence Participants

    January 31, 2022 | 11:54 am

    Congratulations to the four participants selected for the 2022 Artist-in-Residence (AiR) program at Capitol Reef National Park. Since 2017 the AiR program has successfully recruited artists of many disciplines to share their interpretation of Capitol Reef with the public.

    Read more at nps.gov


  • 50th Anniversary of Capitol Reef National Park

    December 9, 2021 | 2:59 pm

    Capitol Reef National Park will celebrate its 50th year as a national park on December 18, 2021 with the celebration continuing throughout 2022.

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  • Heritage Starfest on October 8 and 9, 2021

    September 30, 2021 | 12:00 am

    Torrey, UT - Capitol Reef National Park and the Entrada Institute are partnering to present the 12th annual Heritage Starfest. Programs and discussions will focus on the importance of the night sky resource. Wayne County and Capitol Reef have some of the darkest skies in the nation. Bring a red headlamp or flashlight, and dress warm for all outdoor events. All programs are free to the public.

    Read more at nps.gov


  • Capitol Reef National Park accepting applications for the 2022 Artist-in-Residence Program

    September 16, 2021 | 1:08 pm

    Applications are being accepted for Capitol Reef National Park’s 2022 Artist-in-Residence (AiR) program. The park is seeking applicants for the AiR program who will be able to interpret park resources in a unique way that engages the public through a variety of mediums such as painting, drawing, music, or photography. The goal of this program is to promote art and inspire visitors to appreciate and preserve the park.

    Read more at nps.gov