Tag: hiking
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.
Utah Swamp
Utah Swamp
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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:...
A day in Kolob Canyons: Photo Gallery
Photos by Darren M. Edwards
One of the best, less-traveled areas in Zion, Kolob Canyons can be reached just minutes from I-15. My wife and...
Photo Essay: Experiencing Southern Utah
Photos by Darren M. Edwards
From a distance the hills and brush that rise from the base of Southern Utah into magnificent rusted bluffs look...
Southern Utah Weekend Events Guide: June 2-5
Southern Utah Weekend Events
The Southern Utah Weekend Events Guide is full of fun-filled musical and cultural events. Check out what’s going on in Southern...
“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...
The Independent’s Gift Giving Guide: The Desert Rat
Just because it’s winter doesn’t mean the adventure has to stop, and if you're looking for gift ideas along these lines, check out The...
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...
Where was God during the flash floods in Utah?
The flash floods that devastated Utah last week are now blamed for 20 deaths, and I for one would like to know where God...