Historic Orchards

The Mormon pioneers planted thousands of fruit trees in the Freemont River Valley. From the 1880s to the 1960s these trees provided food and income to the ten or so families that called this area home. Park staff maintain the historic character of these orchards using heritage techniques. The same flood irrigation ditches the pioneers dug water the trees today. In season park visitors are permitted to pick ripe fruit for their personal consumption. No fruit was available during Ken + Virginia's visit.