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Our Geological Wonderland: The geology of the Virgin River Gorge can be considered to be a geological example of the rabbit hole in “Alice in Wonderland.”

Our Geological Wonderland: A trip through the Virgin River Gorge

Rick Miller - June 3, 2018

Exploring Southern Utah: Elephant Arch-media-1

Hiking Southern Utah: Elephant Arch

Hiking Southern Utah: Water Canyon

Hiking Southern Utah: Water Canyon

Hiking Southern Utah: Enepitsi Trail (aka the Ghost Trail)

Hiking Southern Utah: Enepitsi Trail (aka the Ghost Trail)

The famous inverted topography of basalt lava ridges of St. George have been given names such as Middleton Black Ridge and Old Airport Black Ridge.

The famous inverted topography of basalt lava ridges of St. George

Rick Miller - April 8, 2018

Owens Loop Trail, with the trailhead at Brooks Nature Park. Just north of downtown St. George, Owens Loop Trail begins within St. George city limits. It quickly enters the Red Cliffs Desert Reserve. The hike is free and no permit necessary

Hiking Southern Utah: Owens Loop Trail in the Red Cliffs Desert...

Tom Garrison - January 5, 2025

Hiking Southern Utah: Snow Canyon Overlook

Hiking Southern Utah: Snow Canyon Overlook

Guest Contributor - January 12, 2025

Hiking Southern Utah Three Peaks Mountain

Hiking Southern Utah: Three Peaks Mountain

Don Gilman - March 30, 2025

Hiking Southern Utah Tempi'po'op Trail Anasazi trail St. George

Hiking Southern Utah: Tempi’po’op Trail

Don Gilman - March 2, 2025

Hiking southern Utah Moapa Peak

Hiking Southern Utah: Moapa Peak

Don Gilman - June 4, 2025

Hiking Southern Utah: Kanab's toadstools are cool. If you haven't the Red Toadstool in Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument, you're in for a treat.

Hiking Southern Utah: Kanab’s Toadstools Are Cool

Tom Garrison - June 23, 2025

Hiking Southern Utah: Yellow Knolls Trail

Hiking Southern Utah: Yellow Knolls Trail

Guest Contributor - May 4, 2025

Hiking Southern Utah: Butterfly Trail in Snow Canyon State Park is embedded with lava rocks, so watch your step to avoid nasty falls.

Hiking Southern Utah: Butterfly Trail in Snow Canyon State Park

Tom Garrison - June 27, 2025

Hiking Southern Utah: Northgate Peaks Trail

Hiking Southern Utah: Northgate Peaks Trail

Greta Hyland - June 18, 2025

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