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Fruit orchards in Capitol Reef, Utah: NPR article


Smithy

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I haven't been to Capitol Reef, except to fly over it. I'll have to remedy that. The National Park says, on their website:

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The orchards that lie within a mile or two of the visitor center are evident remnants of the pioneer community of Fruita, settled in 1880. Many varieties of heirloom fruit are found in Capitol Reef's historic orchards.

 

What got my attention about the orchards was this National Public Radio article about the orchards:

Heirloom fruit varieties could help in protecting against climate change

 

Speaking as someone who grew up with apricot and strawberry varieties that have all but died off in California, I am always pleased to learn about efforts to preserve or revive older fruit varieties. 

 

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