The Capitol Reef National Park visitor center will be changing to winter hours of operation starting Sunday Oct. 23, 2011. The visitor center will be open from 8:00 am to 4:30 pm daily except for Thanksgiving Nov. 24, Christmas Dec. 25, and New Year's Day Jan. 1, Dr. Martin Luther King JR. Day celebrated January 16 and Presidents Day February 20.
Interpretive programs will end on Oct. 22, 2011 and resume again in the spring.
The Capitol Reef Natural History Association book store is open year-round. The park movie, interpretive exhibits, information and friendly rangers to assist you are available at the visitor center year-round as well.
Ripple Rock Nature Center will be open for the Utah Educators Association conference weekend, Thursday through Sunday October 20 to 23, 2011 from Noon to 5:00 pm.
The historic Gifford House will remain open through Oct. 29, 2011 and offers fresh baked pies and breads and information on the pioneer history of the area. Hours of operation will be 8:00 am to 5:00 pm.
For more information about Capitol Reef contact the park at 435-425-3791.
Source: U.S. Department of the Interior, National Park Service
