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    Capitol Reef National Park - Hickman's Bridge

    Capitol Reef National Park

    4.8(166 reviews)
    12.5 mi

    As part of our quest to visit all 63 U.S. national parks, we set off on a six week road trip. I…read morehave a personal rule: I only count a national park as "visited" if I actually spend time there, hike or walk through it, and truly experience it. On this trip, we visited 14 national parks, and Capitol Reef National Park became one of the most beautiful surprises of the entire journey. The drive from Death Valley to Capitol Reef was already an adventure, with constantly changing landscapes along the way. But nothing prepared us for the moment we arrived. Suddenly, the desert opened up into an incredible world of red rock formations, towering cliffs, and colors that seemed almost impossible. It was breathtaking. Capitol Reef is a smaller national park compared to some of the giants we visited, but it has a beauty and personality all its own. In fact, it became my husband's favorite park of the entire trip. There is something about the combination of landscapes, colors, history, and peacefulness that makes this park truly special. The scenery changes dramatically throughout the park. One area is filled with the famous red rock formations, cliffs, and sandstone walls that look like they were painted by nature. Then, as you explore other areas, the landscape changes into lighter limestone formations, with shades of yellow, cream, and gray. Everywhere you look there is a different view, a different texture, and a different color. One of the unique things about Capitol Reef is the historic Fruita area, where early settlers planted orchards along the Fremont River. Today, visitors can still see these beautiful fruit groves, which feel almost magical surrounded by the desert landscape. There is also a historic building in the Fruita area where they sell homemade fruit pies, and it is incredibly popular for a reason. The pies are absolutely delicious. We could not resist and enjoyed having pie and ice cream one morning for breakfast. When you are traveling, sometimes breakfast rules become a little more flexible! The park also has fascinating history, including ancient petroglyphs left by the Fremont people. Seeing these markings carved into the rock walls was a powerful reminder that people have been connected to this landscape for thousands of years. The hiking was another highlight. I especially enjoyed hiking through the Narrows, where I was able to explore on my own and experience the beauty and quiet of the canyon. Walking through the towering walls, surrounded by the colors and textures of the desert, was unforgettable. Capitol Reef feels like nature's own painting. The reds, oranges, yellows, blues, turquoise, and greens all come together to create a landscape that is constantly changing depending on the light. It is a park that invites you to slow down, look around, and appreciate the incredible creativity of the natural world. Capitol Reef may not always get the same attention as Utah's more famous parks, but it deserves it. It is beautiful, peaceful, full of history, and absolutely worth the visit.

    This is an amazing national park. One thing I noted about the park is that it offers things for…read morepeople to do regardless of their activity level. If you're super fit and want to do hikes, good for you as there's plenty of strenuous hikes! If you aren't as active or use a mobility assistive device, you can travel on the very, very scenic drive and also learn about the ghost town of Fruita (although the NPS employees live there). If you time your visit right, you can even pick fruits from the orchards. I combined the Rim Overlook trail with the trail to Hickman Bridge to get amazing views, as well as hiked the Cassidy Arch trail. The trails weren't too crowded, so it was a great place to listen to nature and focus on hiking. You're rewarded with amazing views. Definitely hit up Gifford Homestead for fruit pies. They often sell out in the afternoon.

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    Capitol Reef National Park - Some of the amazing petroglyphs!

    Some of the amazing petroglyphs!

    Capitol Reef National Park - Some of the amazing petroglyphs!

    Some of the amazing petroglyphs!

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    Mystic Hot Springs of Monroe - Main hot spring pool. It went up to my knees/thighs in most places here. It was so magical to be in here

    Mystic Hot Springs of Monroe

    4.0(339 reviews)
    41.8 mi

    I enjoyed my stay here! It was easy to get to from the main road using Google Maps. I read all…read moreabout the hot springs and location on their website beforehand so I knew what I was getting into. The little shop in the main building check in area was very cute and had a lot of fun things to look at and buy! We stayed one night in a tent camp spot. There are restrooms attached to the main building with showers, toilets, and sink/mirrors. There's also a dish washing space for longer stays. The camp site had decent shade and grass area to put your tent on. There were a couple picnic tables for use as well. There are free-roaming peacocks that are beautiful but are definitely loud in the morning! We went in July which is really hot for the hot springs, but it was nice since it wasn't busy! We had our soak time from 8-10pm which was great to view the sunset and soak while the air cooled off. It's such a unique hot spring location with bathtubs and larger pools. The owner walked around and made sure everyone was comfortable and was super friendly. I liked that they weren't sulfur hot springs so you didn't stink after! The negative reviews here seem like they didn't read the website that explained what to expect. I appreciate the websites honesty in keeping this location rustic and authentic, while acknowledging there are things they could improve. Knowing you're not going to a five-star location would be beneficial. The small business aspect played a huge role, in having great hospitality and a very friendly atmosphere. I thoroughly enjoyed my stay, thank you!

    What a cute cozy place! I've stayed in the wagon and the new moon bus here. The rustic vibes are…read morecool, the shower is nice to have close by. The heated blankets and heaters in the buses helped keep warm on colder nights. Very friendly staff! My only suggestion would be allowing guests staying there to soak all night or at least util 10pm or have an early guest window to soak before regular reservations arrive.

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    Mystic Hot Springs of Monroe - So majestic

    So majestic

    Mystic Hot Springs of Monroe - This is what makes the hot springs mystical. Such an amazing experience to be there for the sunset and evening

    This is what makes the hot springs mystical. Such an amazing experience to be there for the sunset and evening

    Mystic Hot Springs of Monroe - The other one bus was really cute and comfortable! The views of the stars were unreal. I was able to connect to WiFi and watch shows too!

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    The other one bus was really cute and comfortable! The views of the stars were unreal. I was able to connect to WiFi and watch shows too!

    Best Western Plus Ruby's Inn - Exterior

    Best Western Plus Ruby's Inn

    3.0(458 reviews)
    56.2 mi
    $$

    Great location and very convenient to everything, which was definitely a plus! The room itself…read moreseemed clean and was a good size. However, the musty smell was the main reason my family and I were not completely satisfied with our stay. The carpet and AC seemed to contribute to the odor, and the room also felt a little dark. We even bought an air freshener hoping it would help, but unfortunately, it didn't make much of a difference. The smell was strong enough that we ended up sleeping with our faces covered so we could get some rest before our hike the next day. We're giving our stay a 6/10 instead of a 5 because the staff and team members were very pleasant, friendly, and accommodating. We also enjoyed the food at the Cowboy's Restaurant, which helped make the overall experience satisfactory. Would we stay again? We would consider it because of the convenient location and great service. However, we really hope the carpets are replaced or updated and the musty smell is addressed. That would make a huge difference in the overall comfort of the rooms.

    This place is tourist trap central. It talks about history and how it started yet it's just not…read morewhat we expected. First- the room. It smells. It's like someone feet smell and it lingers throughout the room. Poor maintenance- the floor in the bathroom is about to implode due to water damage. This place literally survives from tourism. Everything is overpriced and just not a standard I would call "mid or higher". It reminds me of red roof inn. Suggest: Go to the town of Tropic, there are these very nice new cabins and rooms that look really good.

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    Best Western Plus Ruby's Inn - Lobby

    Lobby

    Best Western Plus Ruby's Inn - King Room (Jetted Tub)

    King Room (Jetted Tub)

    Best Western Plus Ruby's Inn - King Room

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    Western Whiptail Adventures - historicaltours - Updated August 2026

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