Gifford House Museum and Store - Capitol Reef National Park - HD 2016 - Grand Circle Trip
Eat and shop at Gifford House Museum and Store on Gifford Homestead at Capitol Reef National Park. Have fresh pies, cinnamon rolls, and coffee for breakfast in their picnic area.
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Top 15. Tourist Attractions & Things to Do in Capitol Reef National Park, Utah
Top 15. Tourist Attractions & Things to Do in Capitol Reef National Park, Utah: The Hickman Bridge Trail, Burr Trail, Capitol Reef National Park Visitor Center, Fremont Petroglyphs, Goosenecks Overlook, Gifford Homestead, Capitol Gorge Trail, Fruita, Cassidy Arch, Grand Wash Trail, Cathedral Valley, Cohab Canyon Trail, Chimney Rock Trail, Grand Wash Road, Larb Hollow Overlook
CAPITOL REEF, UTAH'S MOST UNDERRATED NATIONAL PARK (Canyons Day 16)
Day sixteen of our 2018 road trip begins in the Fruita Campground in Capital Reef National Park. We took the little time we had to make the scenic drive and buy an apple pie at the Gifford Homestead before heading out to Moab, Utah for the remainder of the week.
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Why Capitol Reef National Park
Hey you guys! Thanks for joining me on another journey. We are here at Capitol Reef National Park. This is our first time visiting this place, which is considered one of Utah's Mighty Five national parks. The absolutely amazing beauty had us getting out of the rental car and taking photographs even before we were officially in the park proper. We discovered some really cool rock conglomerate that almost looked like rock candy. We liked it so much, we had to take some with, but figured we should ask the rangers at the Capitol Reef National Park Visitor Center if they can be taken and what kind of rock it actually was. Upon arriving at the visitor center, Ranger Jamie gave it her best guess as to what the rock was--quartzite and sandstone--and then she helped us figure out which hikes we'd maybe want to go on, such as the Hickman Bridge Trail, Burr Trail, Goosenecks Overlook, Capitol Gorge Trail, Larb Hollow Overlook, Cassidy Arch, Grand Wash Trail, Cohab Canyon Trail, and Chimney Rock Trail. She also told us about the Fremont Petroglyphs and the Gifford Homestead, informing us that Capitol Reef is famous for petroglyphs and pie. We decided we definitely had to go partake of the freshly baked fruit pies. Ranger Jamie also set the record straight, saying that as long as we weren't within the boundaries of the national park, we could take a couple of rocks--because it's ok to do on BLM (Bureau Land Management) land. The petroglyphs were fascinating, as they brought the past right to us in the present. We met a group where kids were having more fun looking for pennies and other treasure underneath the boardwalk; that was funny. Afterwards we embarked on the Hickman Bridge Trail. What an awesome hike! The varying scenery gave us spectacular views of the Capitol Dome and even walking under and around a baby arch. Hickman Bridge was a unique arch, and from the other side, it actually camouflaged into its surroundings. We then took a drive on Grand Wash Road. It's so amazing that this national park tries to leave so much of its territory more natural & rugged. It was incredible to be able to experience Capitol Reef National Park from down among the red rock cliffs and giant geological formations. We had so much fun with the echo while we had the canyon practically all to ourselves. Near the historic Mormon town Fruita, we found some cool old wagons that had likely been sitting in that area for hundreds of years. That's also where they grow the fruit they use for their famous pies that were quite delicious, by the way! We also drove to view the Waterpocket Fold, which is a formidable canyon that stretches for 90 miles. Most of it is inaccessible to vehicles and unexplored by humans. We firmly believe that even though Capitol Reef National Park is the least known of Utah's national park jewels, it is certainly a geological marvel in terms of the scale of its features!
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Wild turkeys at the Gifford House in Capitol Reef National Park
The Historic Gifford Homestead is located one mile of the visitor center at Capitol Reef National Park in Utah. The Gifford's were the last residents of Fruita (the area in the park) and sold the home to the National Park Service in 1969. The home now serves as a gift and snack shop with fresh baked pie, cinnamon rolls, and other daily baked goods.
The original home was built in 1908 by polygamist Calvin Pendleton. He and his family occupied the house for eight years. The original home had a combined front room/kitchen and two small bedrooms. The two upstairs bedrooms were accessed by an outdoor rope ladder. Calvin Pendleton also constructed the barn and smokehouse. The rock walls located on the mesa slopes behind the farmhouse were also constructed by the Pendleton family.
The second residents of the home were the Jorgen Jorgenson family who resided here from 1916 to 1928. Jorgenson sold the homestead to his son-in-law, Dewey Gifford, in 1928.
The original home was built in 1908 by polygamist Calvin Pendleton where he and his family occupied the house for eight years.
The Jorgenson family were the second residents of the home and resided theere from 1916 to 1928. In 1928 Jorgenson sold the homestead to his son-in-law, Dewey Gifford.
The Gifford family occupied the home for 41 years (1928 to 1969). Gifford added a kitchen in 1946 and the bathroom, utility room, and carport in 1954.
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Fruita Campground in Capitol Reef National Park offers 71 RV and tent camping sites in several loops. Adjacent to the Fremont River. Sites are first come first served but fill quickly during peak season. Located adjacent and within the historic Mormon Homestead the campground is situated among large shade trees in a flat plain adjacent to the small muddy creek/ river. Accessible to any size RV this scenic and unique location provides immediate access to a 10 mile one way scenic drive, the historic home turned amazing bakery and a couple hiking trails.
Running water and flush toilets are available. A group camp area (accessible via a dirt road) and walk in tent campsites along with paved roads and parking pads combine to make this a user friendly place to camp. 10 miles from the nearest town bring your necessities.
A dump station is available along with fresh water for your tanks.
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Capitol Reef National Park
After visiting Goblin Valley State Park we continued on our journey following Rte 24 through Hanksville to Capitol Reef National Park. Capitol Reef is defined by the Waterpocket Fold, a nearly 100 mile long warp in the earth's crust. The pockets of the Waterpocket Fold are natural basins capable of holding rainwater and snowmelt. It was these waterpockets along the fertile floodplains of the Fremont River that attracted early human settlers. This place is amazing! Don't miss it.