Panguitch Valley Balloon Rally Splashes Colors Across Garfield County Skies
Utah’s favorite high-desert lift-off returns the last weekend of June when roughly three-dozen hot-air balloons rise over historic Panguitch at 6:30 AM each day.
34th Parowan Fun Run Revs Back Into Town
Parowan’s Main Street Park will once again sparkle with freshly polished chrome when the 34th annual Fun Run Car Show rumbles in Saturday, June 14, 2025.
Sing Along to ABBA’s Greatest Hits at the Rock Bowl
Get ready to say “Thank You for the Music” as BandABBA – The Ultimate Tribute to ABBA takes over Sand Hollow Resort’s Rock Bowl
Panguitch Valley Balloon Rally Splashes Colors Across Garfield County Skies
Utah’s favorite high-desert lift-off returns the last weekend of June when roughly three-dozen hot-air balloons rise over historic Panguitch at 6:30 AM each day.
Brandon Vestal’s Dry-Bar Wit Lights Up The Electric Theater
St. George is in for a 90-minute laugh-quake when Dry Bar Comedy star Brandon Vestal brings his sly, slow-burn punchlines to The Electric Theater on Saturday, June 7 at 7 PM.
Comedy Reigns Supreme May 31st And It’s ALL About Bald Nate
The cast of So U Comedy is back in full swing with three performance dates in May, featuring a SPECIAL SHOW all about Bald Nate!
Bumbleberry Theater Turns Up The Heat With Live Music
Springdale’s Bumbleberry Theater is doubling down on live music in June, serving up back‑to‑back Saturday concerts that span American roots, blues and classic rock. Note: the two shows recently swapped dates, so mark your calendars with the current schedule below and save the dates.
Camp, Cuddle, and Save Them All: Your Best Friends Getaway Starts...
Best Friends Animal Sanctuary in Kanab is home to about 1,600 dogs, cats, pigs, goats, horses, bunnies, birds, and wildlife on any given day, making it the nation’s largest no-kill refuge. Free tours introduce visitors to Dogtown, Cat World, Horse Haven, Piggy Paradise, and more, while volunteer shifts let guests dive straight into the lifesaving action—walking energetic hounds, brushing burros, or stroller-training curious kittens. Families hoping to fall in love can meet adoptable pets daily at the Welcome Center, Sinjin’s in Cat World, and the Adoption Hub, where Sanctuary adoption fees are currently waived. Those extra-smitten may even invite a furry friend on an overnight sleepover in approved lodging for the ultimate test drive.
Da Vinci Petroglyph Trail in the Virgin River Gorge
How about a moderately strenuous hike to some great petroglyph sites with colorful mountains as a backdrop. Especially if one of the glyphs resembles Italian Renaissance master Leonardo Da Vinci’s (1452-1519) famous Vitruvian Man featuring a male figure with outstretched arms and legs inside a circle and square
Hiking Southern Utah: Kolob Arch and Lee Pass Trail
Continue down the beaten path of Lee Pass to the Kolob Arch Trail junction where you will turn left and head north. Follow the trail, and you will soon see the arch high up along the sandstone wall to the left.
Kanab’s Top 5 Non-Technical Slot Canyons Everyone Can Enjoy
If you're looking for a deeper experience with any of these adventures, Kanab’s Dreamland Safari Tours is a great option.
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Southern Utah Adoptable Pets Guide
The Independent’s Southern Utah Pet Adoption Guide features various pet adoption options from animal shelters throughout southern Utah. Adopt your new best friend today!
Southern Utah Events Guide
This week’s Southern Utah Events Guide features the Armed Forces Celebration 2025, 1940's style Hangar Dance, Extreme Midget Wrestling, theater productions, art, comedy, markets, local live music, and more.
How to Stay Bear-Safe in Utah This Summer: Wildlife Experts Share...
With warmer temperatures drawing more Utahns into the outdoors, it’s not just hikers and campers hitting the trails—black bears are waking up and ready to roam.
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