Dinner picnic at Capitol Reef is super cool
![We packed a picnic and missed the crowds during the off-peak hours at this incredible national park. (Leslie Kelly)](https://thumb.spokesman.com/fzM4cE8_KMWLIoQ5N4zWWnJPhDo=/810x0/media.spokesman.com/photos/2021/09/26/pesto_pasta_at_capitol_reef.jpg)
We've visited more than 40 National Parks since starting this RV adventure in the fall of 2018 and we've learned one of the best times to visit is during the off-peak hours.
Last week at Capitol Reef National Park, we packed a picnic and hit a scenic spot for a spectacular dinner. The pesto pasta salad with fresh arugula and chopped cherry tomatoes was especially satisfying after a canyon hike. And we practically had the whole place to ourselves, too. Very cool.