Kanab hosts 13th annual Amazing Earthfest
By Rich Csenge
Deep in southern Utah, the serene, outdoor adventure destination of Kanab rests upon the highly scenic western edge of the Colorado Plateau where some of America’s most majestic and richly hued public lands have found protection. Vermilion cliffs of sandstone, dramatically rising a thousand feet from downtown, adorn the city’s northern, western, and eastern horizons. National and state parks, forests, and monuments abound here in a moderate, welcoming climate perfectly suited for outdoor adventure. Rugged geology, scenic trails, and dinosaur tracks in splendid, unspoiled landscapes beckon visitors to begin each new day on the trail. Expectations for a memorable, quiet recreation experience at Amazing Earthfest May 11 are well founded!
This unique educational community festival celebrates America’s National and state parks, forests, monuments, and public lands not with things to buy but with things to do. Experiential learning events enrich the spirit, inspire wonder, and deepen understanding of the natural world and the heroic conservation legacy that preserves America’s public estate for present and future generations. Beginning Mother’s Day each year, the distinctive Amazing Earthfest features more than 30 fascinating scheduled events, offering a solid week of discovery and enjoyment.
Now in its 13th consecutive year, Amazing Earthfest began with the visionary idea that wild federal lands managed in trust for and freely accessible to all Americans could catalyze civic and personal healing in a modern society wandering amidst the sirens of excess consumption and artificial distraction. Amazing Earthfest thrives on the inspiration of committed individuals who care deeply about our planet’s natural wonders as pure healing power in a complex ecology that sustains all forms of life, including us! Distinguishing this unique experiential learning festival are individuals and experts from regional nonprofit organizations, the Bureau of Land Management, and the National Park and Forest Service — specialists who weave the preservation of natural landscapes, wildlife, and ancient cultures into their daily lives.
Join others visiting southern Utah from around the nation and across the oceans in attending Amazing Earthfest to commemorate the centennial of Grand Canyon National Park and to explore the incredible natural clarity and darkness of night skies over the Colorado Plateau. Absorb the insights of local poets, get out on the trail to experience the solitude and majesty of America’s wild lands in Utah, and be energized by award-winning documentary films of contemporary significance. Discover for yourself what makes wilderness irreplaceable and how richly it nourishes the spirit!
The 13th annual Amazing Earthfest offers all of this in a friendly rural setting sporting great hospitality, fine restaurants, and limitless destinations nearby for self directed exploration. Volunteer opportunities are available during the festival. Make your travel plans and reservations with family and friends now! The nonprofit Amazing Earthfest receives support from philanthropic foundations and nonprofits, area businesses and individuals, and state, county, and local government. See event information and register to attend by visiting amazingearthfest.org, find us on Facebook, or call (435) 644-3735.
Rich Csenge is founding president and festival director for Amazing Earthfest.
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