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Hiking Southern Utah: Johnson Canyon and Scout Cave
The combined trails of Johnson Canyon and Scout Cave are an excellent way to spend a few hours hiking, with stunning features including a 200-foot-wide arch, a surprisingly lush spring, stunning views of the Ivins area, and a huge, cathedral-like cave.
Hiking Southern Utah: Church Rocks
Church Rocks is a group of scenic red rock formations—possibly named for their church-like appearance—that can be viewed from the Church Rocks Loop.
Hiking Southern Utah: Red Mountain Traverse offers stunning views
Red Mountain Traverse is located primarily in the Red Mountain Wilderness area, along the edge of Snow Canyon State Park. It extends from the Ivins trailhead, located at the end of 200 East in Ivins, all the way to the Red Mountain Trailhead above Diamond Valley on Highway 18.
Cyclists to Ride from Washington City to SunRiver St. George
For years, St. George’s trail system has been lauded for its quality and scenic beauty. However, one portion of the Virgin River North Trail had been diverted away from the river to a city sidewalk along the heavily used Riverside Drive.
The Independent’s Top Five Zion National Park Springtime Hikes
The Independent has hand-selected the top five Zion National Park springtime hikes. There is sure to be something for all levels of hikers here.
Hiking Southern Utah: Hidden Canyon in Zion National Park
The classic Zion Canyon Trail was developed in 1928, a year after the "hanging canyon" --- dubbed "Hidden Canyon" --- was discovered.
Hiking Southern Utah: Red Cliffs Mall
Hiking Southern Utah: Red Cliffs Mall
Trail name: Red Cliffs Mall
Location: 1770 E. Red Cliffs Dr., St. George, UT 84790
Distance: ½ mile, 1 mile roundtrip
Difficulty:...
“First Day Hikes” features six Utah state parks on New Year’s...
Looking for a beautiful and invigorating way to start the new year? Kick off 2016 with a family-friendly hike in Utah. First Day Hikes...
Kolob Terrace road construction finished; minor repairs remain
The major construction of the Kolob Terrace Road, which runs north from the town of Virgin, has finished and all hard closures completed. Minor...
Sunday Editions-The Independent | News Events Culture
SUNDAY EDITION: Northern Corridor battle, Eric Dodge discusses depression, Exploring So. Utah: Lava Tubes
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