Why Utah's National Parks Should Be on Your Ultimate Bucket List

After days spent among hot, red rock, a bit of greenery is a welcomed sight — and easily found in Capitol Reef. Early Mormon settlers planted fruit orchards in the 1800s, and the National Park Service still maintains them today. Visitors can pick ripe fruit, like apricots and apples, and eat it for free as the warm juice drips down your hand. There is a small fee per pound for whatever fruit you plan to take away. Be sure to check the park ranger program schedule and try to catch an engaging lecture on the history of Fruita and the park.