EXPLORE... THREE ADVENTUROUS ZONES Travel Guide Travel The Highlands Capitol Reef East Desert Our secret is now yours! Wayne County, - Utah - USA TABLE OF CONTENTS WELCOME Wayne County, Utah - Capitol Reef Country 1- Cover Calendar of Events 2- Table of Contents April to October - Daily Walks / Capitol Reef Welcome to the scenically diverse region encompassing Wayne County YOUR NEXT GREAT 3- Welcome May Utah’s Capitol Reef Country. - Entrada Institute’s Cowboy Poetry and Music DESTINATION 4- Zones Festival This vacation destination includes mountains, forests, pinnacles, arches, 5- Zones July plateaus, and astounding desert - Torrey Apple Days landscapes. The contrast in elevation 6- Attractions - Capitol Reef Classic – Annual High Desert Bike and terrain makes this area a haven Race. for those seeking solitude or - Bicknell International Film Festival (BIFF) 7- Attractions outdoor adventure. August This region is an excellent multi-day 8- Activities - Women’s Redrock Music Festival vacation destination, central to Utah’s - Wayne County Fair scenic attractions, and easily acces- 9- Guides & Outfitters sible from major cities such as Salt September/October Lake City, Denver, and Las Vegas. 10- Maps - Heritage Star Festival - Wayne Wonderland Air show Unpack once and discover a realm 11- Maps that is conveniently situated be- On Going Events: May - September tween Bryce Canyon, the Grand 12- Hotels / Motels Staircase, Goblin Valley State Park, Capitol Reef National Park: Daily walks and nightly Canyonlands National Park, and amphitheatre programs mid May - September. Lake Powell. 13- Cabins / B&B Check at Visitor Center for Ripple Rock Nature Center schedule. Capitol Reef National Park. You’ll want to reserve several days to 14- Campgrounds (435) 425-3791, ext. 111. begin to immerse yourself in Capitol Reef Country, where you’ll have the 15- Restaurants / Dining Entrada Institute: option to explore three different Entrada Institute presents lectures, concerts, and adventure zones. 16- Services workshops, starting May-October on Saturday evenings. Check the web-site for more information 17- Services www.entradainstitute.org, or call 425-3141 / 435- 425-3265. 185 West Main, Torrey, UT 84775 18- Services For more information visit... Wayne County Visitor Information Center Junction 19- Plan Your Vacation of scenic byways 12 and 24 Torrey, UT 84775 435-425-3365 - 800-858-7951 20- Back Cover www.CapitolReef.travel 2 www.CapitolReef.travel www.CapitolReef.travel 3 The Highlands Capitol Reef East Desert The Highlands zone Within the Capitol Reef The Eastern High Desert The western section of zone is this 70 mile long zone includes unique Capitol Reef Country national park that is part desert landscapes. It’s ranges in elevation from of the famous water- a place where dinosaurs 7,000 to over 11,000 pocket fold. once roamed, a place feet. with terrain that is simi- You’ll want to set aside lar to the planet Mars or Forest, lakes, streams, several days to hike trails our very own moon. and open plains are key that lead through dra- characteristics of this matic rock formations, This region was once mountainous zone that view Native American the hide-out for famous is ideal for hiking, moun- writings, hand-pick your outlaws, and offers tain biking, fishing, own fruit from historic access to the western hunting, wildlife viewing pioneer orchards, or edge of Canyonlands and many other outdoor traverse the seldom- National Park. From activities. seen recesses of this here you’ll also have national park. access to the Henry This is a grand place for Mountains with its’ large exciting summer-time Be sure to bring your herd of free roaming exploration or serene camera or easel to cap- buffalo, and Lake Powell winter adventures. ture your memories of with over 2,000 miles of this diverse terrain. shoreline. 4 www.CapitolReef.travel www.CapitolReef.travel 5 CAPITOL REEF NATIONAL PARK ATTRACTIONS Capitol Reef Country is filled with outstanding scenic attractions and land formations, from forested mountains in the west and south, to white and red sandstone formations in central region, to stark desertscapes and slot canyons on the east. GOBLIN VALLEY MOUNTAINS & FORESTS STATE PARK The Dixie National Forest and Fish- Goblin Valley has been the lake National Forest encompass back-drop to movies and is these two large mountain areas. one of the many locations in Both areas offer excellent this region that is simply out of opportunities for fishing, hiking, this world. Thousands of nobs, ATV riding, hunting, sight seeing, pillars and goblin shaped rock camping, or enjoying a nice picnic. formations combine to create The nearby Henry Mountains offer a unique natural playground. additional outdoor adventure Capitol Reef National Park is Once referred to as mushroom opportunities, including the op- an oasis of colorful sandstone HANKSVILLE portunity to view a free roaming valley, this unique area was first cliffs, impressive domes, and DESERTS & CANYONS herd of buffalo (bison). discovered by cowboys search- soaring monoliths. Roads and ing for lost cattle. The desert landscape of this trails extend in all directions region, carved by wind and for the intrepid hiker, mountain water, has created numerous biker or jeep explorer. plateaus, canyons and gorges. HISTORY & GEOLOGY COME TOGETHER The most narrow of these Once called “Wayne Wonderland,” the park acquired its name formations are called slot from the great white rock formations which resemble the U.S. canyons and here you’ll find Capitol building, and from the sheer cliffs that presented a many waiting for exploration. barrier to early travelers. Early inhabitants referred to the area as the “land of the sleeping rainbow” because of its beautiful MORE ATTRACTIONS contrasts: multi-colored sandstone surrounded by verdant riv- erbanks and arid desert vegetation, all nestled beneath deep - CANYONLANDS N.P. blue skies. Early pioneers established large orchards within - CATHEDRAL VALLEY - SWINGARM CITY what is now called Capitol Reef and today the fruit from these - MARS orchards is available for picking by park visitors. The area was - BICKNELL BOTTOM designated as a national monument in 1937 and reclassified - HENRY MOUNTAINS as a national park in 1971. The park is open year-round. - NOTOM / BURR TRAIL 6 www.CapitolReef.travel www.CapitolReef.travel 7 ACTIVITIES GUIDES & OUTFITTERS Name/Address/Phone Website/Email Description Fremont River Guides www.flyfishingsouthernutah.com Guided fly fishing excursions, public and Po Box 186 Bicknell 84715 [email protected] private waters, hiking, jeep tours, in Capitol Reef region. 435-491-0242 Fremont River Outfitters Big game hunts, photography trips, horseback Hc61 Box 191Fremont 84747 riding, fishing. We tailor our trips to your 435-836-2135 needs. The Quiet Fly Fisher Guide Service www.quietflyfisher.com Small local guide service. Covers Boulder, 17 East 200 North Loa 84747 [email protected] Thousand Lakes, Monroe Mountains, Fremont Guided or self-guided your outdoor adventure choices are extensive. 435-616-2319 River, Fish Lake and more. Alpine Adventures www.alpineadventuresutah.com Affordable guided fly fishing & hunting trips. Po Box 308 Torrey 84775 [email protected] Multi-day pack trips – Boulder, Thousand Lakes, 435-425-3660 Fishlake, and Henry Mountains. Backcountry Outfitters www.ridethereef.com Outdoor Retail Shop & Complete Outfitting Jct. of Hwys 12 & 24, Torrey, Ut. 84775 [email protected] Service Including ATV & Bike Rentals, Horse 435-425-2010 866-747-3973 Rides, 4x4 Tours, Hiking. Hondoo Rivers & Trails www.hondoo.com Offering half, full, and multi-day guided 90 East Main Street Torrey 84775 [email protected] backcountry vehicle, hiking, and horseback 800-332-2696 435-425-3519 tours since 1975. Ted Winder www.tedwinder.com Motorcoach tours of Western United States. Po Box 750373 Torrey 84775 [email protected] Local step-on guide service. 435-425-3950 In all three adventure zones, Choose your season, degree Name/Address/Phone Website/Email Discription Taco Time Burritos, tacos, enchiladas, nachos, opportunities seem almost of difficulty, and length of trail, 45 South Highway 12, Torrey, UT 84775 chimichangas, and salads, including a full endless for hiking, mountain and there’s bound to be an 435-425-3345 selection of breakfast menu items. biking, horseback riding, jeep outdoor adventure that will Torrey Grill @ Thousand Lakes RV Park www.thousandlakesrvpark.com Western cookouts. Evenings, steaks, pork, 1110 West Highway 24, Torrey, UT 84775 [email protected] chicken ribs, and ground buffalo burgers. and ATV riding, fishing, wildlife suit your abilities. 435-425-3500 Complete meals. Reservations please. viewing and photography. Maria's Grill Over 30 flavors of shakes. A fine mix of 193 E. 300 S. Loa, UT 84747 American and authentic Mexican. Best 435-836-2760 burgers and fries. Tosconos Pizzeria www.thesnuggleinn.com Gourmet Pizza’s, Big Wraps, Fresh Salads, 55 South Main, Loa, UT 84747 Soups, Smoothies, and Espresso Bar. Open 435-836-2500 Mon-Sat 11:00am-8:00pm. 8 9 GreenGreen RiverRiver Thompson Springs Crescent Jct. To To Salt Lake City This region is conveniently Capitol Reef Country is Salt Denver situated between world- easily accessible from Lake class attractions such as major gateway cities such City LL LL Bryce Canyon, the Grand ARCHES as Salt Lake City, Denver, EE TT W RR W EE Staircase, Lake Powell and NATIONAL EELL SS GG and Las Vegas. AAFFAA SS 191 RR EE PARK RR NN FF DD Arches National Park. EE SSAA EE 7272 RR LL EE EE LL EE Unpack once and venture EE AA AA FF NN FF AA A A Interstate 15 and Interstate out in all directions from R R R R RR N 70 both provide easy access N N N any of our communities. AA I I A V SS A V SS to this region. 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