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Toquerville Falls

Hiking Toquerville Falls

If you want to visit one of the southwest’s premier desert waterfalls, put Toquerville Falls on your list. The great views and the falls are worth the discomfort caused by the bad road.
Hiking Southern Utah: Buckskin Hollow via Winchester Trail

Hiking Southern Utah: Buckskin Hollow via Winchester Trail

Everyone loves a surprise. Yes? Of course. Who doesn’t enjoy opening a present, and instead of getting the boring item you knew was there
Hidden Pinyon Trail

Hidden Pinyon Trail, Snow Canyon State Park

Hidden Pinyon Trail - If the remainder of the St. George area was a vast wasteland, Snow Canyon would still be good enough reason to live here for outdoor
Ski With A Ranger Brian Head

Ski With A Ranger Through The Dixie National Forest & Brian...

The Dixie National Forest is celebrating 60 years of co-stewardship with Brian Head Resort with the return of the Ski with a Ranger program!
Colorock Canyon Trail

Colorock Canyon – Colorful with Many Rocks

My wife Deb and I seek out isolated wilderness hikes. Colorock Canyon Trail certainly meets that criteria, after all it is in an officially designated wilderness area.
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.