Capitol Reef National Park
Who's Who at the Park
Park Partners
To contact the park, please dial (435)425-3791. You will be transferred to the park's voice mail system, which will then provide instructions on contacting the staff member or division you would like to reach.
Capitol Reef Natural History Association
115 Shirley Torgerson, Executive Director, Natural History Association
113 Diana Elmer, Operations Specialist, Natural History Association
106 Natural History Association Bookstore
Park Staff & Offices
To contact the park, please dial (435)425-3791.
Our voice mail system will provide you with the
opportunity to enter a three-digit extension.
Superintendent's Office
Al Hendricks, Superintendent
Vacant, Superintendent's Secretary
Administration
Carolyn Barker, Administrative Officer
Donita Pace, Human Resources Assistant
Leslie Chappell, Computer Assistant
Randy Sadler, Purchasing Agent
Administration Office
Interpretation
Visitor Center Information Desk
Riley Mitchell, Chief of Interpretation
Cindy Micheli, Education Outreach Specialist
Maintenance
Linda Richards, Facilities Manager and Safety Officer
Lamont Chappell, Maintenance Supervisor
Jeff Pace, Maintenance Technician
Wayne Hanks, Orchard Manager
Terry Barker, Gardener
Jill Jackson, Custodian
Don Micheli, Maintenance Mechanic
Steve Benavidez, Auto Mechanic
Resource Management and Science
Tom Clark, Chief of Resource Management and Science
Dave Worthington, Biologist
Don Corbeil, Cultural Resource Specialist
Gary Lenhart, Biological Technician
Visitor and Resource Protection
Scott Brown, Chief of Visitor and Resource Protection
Vacant, Park Ranger
Mike Zirwas, Park Ranger
Bill Reynolds, Park Ranger
Brenda Bentley, Park Ranger
Lori Michalowski, VUA, Fees
Capitol Reef In Depth
News from the Parks
Frommer's Top 5 Parks for Cozy Camping
November 21, 2008 - 10:01am
I always look forward to getting my Frommer's newsletter every week. Not only are they budget travel saavy, they inspire me to get out there no matter the weather! Here are their top five picks for cozy camping.
November 21, 2008 - 10:01am
I always look forward to getting my Frommer's newsletter every week. Not only are they budget travel saavy, they inspire me to get out there no matter the weather! Here are their top five picks for cozy camping.
Park to Reopen Today after Crews Repair Road, Channel Kautz Creek
November 21, 2008 - 9:56am
The Nisqually Road in Mount Rainier National Park will reopen today, a day earlier than expected. The road, and the park, have been closed since Nov. 12 when Kautz Creek jumped its banks and flooded the main road into the park.
November 21, 2008 - 9:56am
The Nisqually Road in Mount Rainier National Park will reopen today, a day earlier than expected. The road, and the park, have been closed since Nov. 12 when Kautz Creek jumped its banks and flooded the main road into the park.
Jenna Otter Returns to Scene of Grizzly Bear Attack
November 21, 2008 - 9:55am
Reporting from Glacier National Park -- No one knew what to expect on the trail to Grinnell Glacier one late summer morning, but a second bull moose less than an hour out was hardly a good sign. During September and October -- mating season -- it's always best to give the spindly-legged animals plenty of room.
November 21, 2008 - 9:55am
Reporting from Glacier National Park -- No one knew what to expect on the trail to Grinnell Glacier one late summer morning, but a second bull moose less than an hour out was hardly a good sign. During September and October -- mating season -- it's always best to give the spindly-legged animals plenty of room.
Expected Rule Change Would Benefit Bicycling in National Parks
November 21, 2008 - 9:07am
An upcoming National Park Service (NPS) rule change could greatly benefit mountain bicycling by improving the administrative process for opening trails to bicycles. IMBA has been asking the agency to revise its policies since 1992, because the current "special regulations" process is needlessly cumbersome and treats bicycles like motorized vehicles.
November 21, 2008 - 9:07am
An upcoming National Park Service (NPS) rule change could greatly benefit mountain bicycling by improving the administrative process for opening trails to bicycles. IMBA has been asking the agency to revise its policies since 1992, because the current "special regulations" process is needlessly cumbersome and treats bicycles like motorized vehicles.
Things Slow At Hawaii's National Parks
November 21, 2008 - 8:55am
On our recent trip to Hawaii we had a feeling that things were less busy than usual. Now there are some numbers to back up our hunch: The national parks in the state saw a drop in attendance of more than 50,000 visitors during the month of October.
November 21, 2008 - 8:55am
On our recent trip to Hawaii we had a feeling that things were less busy than usual. Now there are some numbers to back up our hunch: The national parks in the state saw a drop in attendance of more than 50,000 visitors during the month of October.
