Stan’s Burger Shak | Hanksville

If you are ever in Hanksville, make sure to stop off for lunch at Stan’s Burger Shak. If you are wondering where Hanksville is, it’s in Wayne County, and you can actually buy a shirt that says, “Where the hell is Hanksville?” so you are not alone. When visiting Goblin Valley,…

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Things to do Near Capitol Reef National Park

On our recent trip to Capitol Reef we found quite a few fun things to do near this Utah National Park. We love finding unique spots in Utah that are a little less traveled, and the area around Capitol Reef fits that description. So here is our list of Things to…

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Capitol Reef Kid Hikes

Recently we visited Capitol Reef National Park and did all the hikes for you! We provide as many details as we can, so you can divide which hikes are right for your family. If you want some ideas on what to do in Capitol Reef other than hiking, check out our…

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Hickman Bridge Capitol Reef

Hickman Bridge is the most famous (and crowded) hike in Capitol Reef National Park. This hike should be on the top of your list when you visit the park. The total distance is under 2 miles out and back, but it does get a little steep as you start the hike.…

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Grand Wash in Capitol Reef

Grand Wash is one of the most overlooked hikes in Capitol Reef National Park. Most people opt for Hickman Bridge or Cassidy Arch, which are great hikes, too, but we really enjoyed Grand Wash because it was flat, easy, and shady in the morning. Hike Info Rating: Easy Distance: 2.2 miles…

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Pioneer Register Hike in Capitol Reef

The flattest, easiest hike we found in Capitol Reef was the Pioneer Register or Capitol Gorge hike. It runs a mile out and a mile back, and has an optional extension to several natural water "tanks" that we'll describe below. To access the trailhead, drive all the way to the end…

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