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Mustang Pass Trail

Mustang Pass Loop Trail

Need some alone time and a decent workout? If yes, this loop hike is for you. Mustang Pass Trail connecting to Mill Creek Trail/Road and Middleton Powerline
Quail Canyon Trail

Quail Canyon (aka Fossil Canyon) in the Arizona Strip

Quail Canyon Trail - From St. George take River Road south which becomes a dirt road, Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Road 1069, as you cross into Arizona.
View across the reservoir toward surrounding mountains on Quail Creek Overlook Trail, Quail Creek State Park, April 2024 - Photo by Tom Garrison

Quail Creek Reservoir Overlook Trail From The South Shore, Quail Creek...

The hike featured great views of surrounding mountains and hills, colorful rugged terrain, massive dams, and a tranquil artificial lake.
The Southern Utah Independent

More Adventure, More Culture, More Community, & More Celebrations: Your Independent’s...

As The Southern Utah Independent approaches its 29th anniversary in March 2025, the publication is unveiling a series of exciting updates to enhance
Black Gulch Trail

Hiking Southern Utah: Black Gulch Trail in the Red Cliffs Desert...

Black Gulch Trail - The Red Cliffs Desert Reserve was established in 1996 to protect a large and diverse habitat capable of sustaining wildlife populations threatened by development and habitat loss.
Coral Pink Sand Dunes

Coral Pink Sand Dunes State Park

Coral Pink Sand Dunes are a part of desert hiking my wife, Deb, and I generally avoid. Of course, we have explored major dunes such as Mesquite Flats Dunes
I’m pretty sure the hike to Jenny’s Canyon in Snow Canyon State Park is the shortest hike my wife, Deb, and I have done in many years of southwest desert hiking.

Jenny’s Canyon Trail in Snow Canyon State Park

I highly recommend this short easy hike that will take less than one hour even with much exploring & stopping for photos. Jenny’s Canyon is a treat for any
Hiking Southern Utah Whiterocks Amphitheater to Awesome Chasm

Hiking Southern Utah: Whiterocks Amphitheater to Awesome Chasm Traverse

The traverse from the Whiterocks Amphitheater to Awesome Chasm is not a route for the faint of heart. Depending on the route taken, this adventure climbs up and over numerous small peaks en route to the spectacular gap of Awesome Chasm
High Point Trail

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

Anglers Invited to Compete in the 2025 Panguitch Ice Fishing Derby

Mark your calendars for Saturday, February 1, 2025, and prepare your gear for the 2025 Panguitch Ice Fishing Derby at beautiful Panguitch Lake!