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Hiking Southern Utah: Temple Quarry Trail
When the St. George temple was being constructed during the years of 1871 through 1877, stone was needed that would not break down in the alkaline soil of the area.
Hiking Southern Utah: Dino Cliffs Trail
Dino Cliffs Trail - Take Interstate 15 north to the Green Springs exit. Turn left on Green Springs Drive, then right onto Buena Vista Boulevard. In about
West Cinder Knoll Trail, Red Cliffs Desert Reserve
West Cinder Knoll Trail - To reach the Red Cliffs Desert Reserve trailhead from St. George, proceed east to Hurricane along State Route 9 (aka State Street)
High Point Trail in the Red Cliffs Desert Reserve
High Point Trail in the Red Cliffs Desert Reserve - Sometimes you need a getaway hike—you know, close by, easy, and with good views of southwest Utah’s
The Desertscape International Film Festival to coincide with the St. George...
The Desertscape International Film Festival will return to beautiful St. George, UT from Wednesday, March 27th through Saturday, March 30th with
Hiking Southern Utah: Tuacahn Saddle (Padre Canyon)
The Tuacahn Saddle trailhead—also known as Padre Canyon—is accessed from the Tuacahn Amphitheatre parking lot. The Tuacahn main gate is sometimes locked; however, there is a small area for pulling over and parking just outside the gate.
2024 BEST PICTURE NOMINATION MINI-REVIEWS
With the 2024 Academy Awards telecast right around the corner, I thought I’d take a quick moment to share the ten films nominated for Best Picture.
Hiking Southern Utah: Pine Park
Pine Park is a long-forgotten wonderland of white volcanic pinnacles and cones (very reminiscent of the fairy towers of Cappadocia, Turkey) located
Hidden Haven Falls Trail
Hidden Haven Falls Trail - From St. George travel north on Interstate 15. About 15 miles past Cedar City turn off at Exit 75 placing you on Highway 143 (aka 200 South Street)
Hiking Southern Utah: Goosenecks State Park, State Park of the Week
Millions of years ago, the land at Goosenecks State Park was relatively flat until the San Juan River meandered. During that time, the land rose in uplift.