Tag: nature
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)
Black Brush Trail
Ready for a moderately strenuous rocky, ravine infested hike with some great views of Ivins, Red Mountain, and the Santa Clara River from cliffs above the river?
Goblin Valley State Park
Looking for that desert playground with goblins being the most prominent feature? We were and Goblin Valley State park in south central Utah fit the bill.
Pa’rus Trail in Zion National Park by Tom Garrison
If you need an easy hike featuring the riparian environment alongside the Virgin River and stunning views of lower Zion Canyon, this may be for you.
Hellhole Canyon Trail in the Red Cliffs Desert Reserve
If you want an easy hike to an amazing canyon, use the trail on the west side above the wash. For the more adventurous, hike up to Hellhole Canyon in the wash. The latter is slower, and sometimes tiresome navigating all the rocks, but is more of a challenge.
Wild Animals Are Not Pets
Wild animals are not pets. Besides the harm that could occur to wild animals kept in homes, keeping wildlife as pets poses great danger to humans.
On choosing to stand with the red desert
by Heather Griffiths
The moon, almost full, casted shadows of tree limbs reaching over me as though to lean in for an embrace. I listened...
Meet Karen Larsen: accomplished local floral photographer
Washington County’s population of snowbirds has a hidden jewel. Karen Larsen, a resident of Santa Clara, demonstrates a unique approach to her accomplished nature...