What to do in Torrey, UT

Wander through historic Mormon pioneer orchards where you can pick seasonal fruit in Capitol Reef National Park. At the Gifford Homestead, sample fresh-baked pie made from the surrounding trees' bounty.

Rising 6,302 feet from Utah's barren badlands, Factory Butte's sandstone formation creates an otherworldly landscape. Photographers capture its dramatic silhouette during golden hour when shadows play across the terrain.

This historic Mormon pioneer homestead showcases early 1900s rural Utah life. Sample freshly baked fruit pies from park orchards while browsing handmade quilts and crafts in the picturesque Fruita Valley.

Hike Capitol Gorge's towering sandstone walls where pioneers carved the Pioneer Register. Discover ancient petroglyphs and natural water tanks along this historic passage through Capitol Reef.

Spanning nearly 2 million acres, Dixie National Forest showcases landscapes from desert brush to alpine forests. Hike through high mountain meadows or drive scenic routes past multicoloured cliffs and steep-walled gorges.

Marvel at Capitol Reef's dramatic landscapes from these twin viewpoints. Witness the 800-foot deep canyon with its serpentine river bends—most spectacular at sunrise or sunset.

Traverse Capitol Reef's rugged beauty on this 4.5-mile trail connecting Cohab Canyon to Cassidy Arch. Wander through slickrock and piñon forests while taking in sweeping views of the Waterpocket Fold's dramatic geology.

Hike through red sandstone walls and pockmarked formations in this less-traveled canyon trail. Explore hidden side canyons and pause at overlooks for sweeping views of the historic Fruita district below.