Orchard update: The Johnson Orchard pear harvest is closed and did not open today, 8/22. Flemish Beauty Pears are available at $2 a pound in the Gifford Orchard. Capitol Reef Red Apples are available at $2 a pound in the Jackson Orchard.

Orchard Update: The Krueger and the Carrell Orchards are open today, 8/28, for Elberta and JH Hale peach harvest. Price is $2/lb. Both are open 9am to 5 pm. The Gifford and Jackson Orchards have closed for harvest. NPS / A. Guerra

Orchard Update: The Abie Clark Orchard will open today, 9/6, for harvest of Rome Beauty Apples priced at $2 a pound. The Rome Beauty is a tasty apple in hand but is best known as a cooking apple. The Abie Clark Orchard is a fenced orchard and will be open 9am to 5pm. NPS Photo

Attention night sky and astronomy enthusiasts! The 14th annual Heritage StarFest is two weeks away! Hosted by Capitol Reef and community partner, the Entrada Institute, this year's events will take place on Sept. 27 and 28. More info: go.nps.gov/wrxrkk

Orchard Update: The Merin Smith and Mott orchards will open for apple and pear harvest starting tomorrow, 9/14. Prices are $2/lb. or $30/50 lb. bushel. Both orchards will be open from dawn to dusk and are expected to remain open for several days to a week.

Orchard Update: Apples and pears are opening in multiple orchards today, Tuesday, 9/17. Prices for apples are $2/lb or $30 per bushel, and prices for pears are $2/lb with no bushel pricing available. Open orchards include the Krueger, Holt, Chesnut, and Mott. NPS

One week away! The 14th annual Heritage StarFest begins next Friday! Hosted by Capitol Reef and community partner, Entrada Institute, this year's events will take place next week on Sept. 27 and 28. For more: nps.gov/care/planyourv….

The wait is almost over! The 14th annual Heritage StarFest is only two days away! Hosted by Capitol Reef and community partner, Entrada Institute, this year's events take place this week on Sept. 27 and 28. For more: ow.ly/nkcv50TqvlS. NPS / J. Zylland

Campsites in Fruita Campground will soon be reservable year-round, up to 6 months in advance on recreation.gov. Fruita Campground is quiet during the winter; if you visit without a reservation, you can also find a site and book it upon arrival. ow.ly/GWSx50TBHlo

Chimney Rock Trail & Parking Lot Closure Starting Tomorrow, 10/16 Parking lot and trail will be closed for construction. There will be no access to Chimney Rock trail or Spring Canyon from this trailhead during the project. More, ow.ly/w8wG50TMfu8 Jennifer Castanon Photo

Paving of the Scenic Drive will cause the Capitol Reef Visitor Center to close for one day, 10/24. The road will be open with flaggers to allow traffic through the construction. Park rangers (and the passport stamp) will be available from 8 to 4:30 in the picnic area.

Join the Capitol Reef National Park Team this winter as an interpretation volunteer! The park is looking for a personable and helpful individual to help with visitor services this season. For details and to apply, please visit ow.ly/4aKs50TU3UO. NPS / K. Johnston

Volunteers needed! Capitol Reef National Park is recruiting volunteer campground hosts for the 2025 season. Interested? Head over to volunteer.gov/s/volopprecord… for more information and to apply. NPS

Capitol Reef is hiring! There are several openings available. To learn more about the jobs and to apply, visit usajobs.gov and search for 'Torrey, UT' as the location. Open positions are Maintenance Workers, Custodian (MVO), and Archeological Technicians. NPS

Part of Scenic Drive and the Chimney Rock trailhead parking will reopen next week. Chimney Rock will open 11/25. Some finishing work will be ongoing so use caution as the final touches are completed. Scenic Drive to Grand Wash will open 11/26. More: nps.gov/care/learn/new…

Monday, 1/20, is a free entrance day in honor of MLK, Jr. Day! It is also a day of service when volunteers take part in service projects, including at Capitol Reef. For more, volunteer.gov/s/volunteer-op…

Orchard Bloom Update: apricots are expected to bloom over the next two weeks closely followed by peaches. Apples and pears should bloom the week after next, lasting about two weeks. Cherries, as the last fruit trees to bloom, are expected around the final week of March.

Capitol Reef seeks a responsible and professional individual to become the park’s next Community Volunteer Ambassador! To apply, visit form.jotform.com/StewardsIPP/se…. For more information, visit cvainternships.org. NPS Photo

This warning is for Sulphur Creek in Capitol Reef NPS. Spotters report a flood wave that will continue downstream through the Sulphur Creek Narrows within the park. If in this area, find higher ground immediately! #utwx

During the federal government shutdown, this account will continue to share critical information about park access, safety, and resources. Some services may be limited. For more details, visit: doi.gov/shutdown