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Hiking Southern Utah Mt. Belknap

Hiking Southern Utah: Mt. Belknap

Mt. Belknap, the second-highest of the Tushar peaks, makes for a relatively easy ascent of a mountain of this size. An added bonus is that the road that leads to its base is the highest road in the state.
Hiking Southern Utah: Mollies Nipple

Hiking Southern Utah: Mollies Nipple

Mollies Nipple is a prominent landmark that overlooks the Hurricane Valley and has much historical and geological significance.
Hiking Southern Utah Tempi'po'op Trail Anasazi trail St. George

Hiking Southern Utah: Tempi’po’op Trail

The Tempi'po'op (tum-pee-poo-oop) trail is a delightful trek that leads to one of the richest areas of petroglyphs in the region.

Hiking Southern Utah: Zebra and Tunnel Canyons

The mouth of Zebra Canyon is wide upon entry but soon narrows. You may encounter some pools, especially if the area recently had rain.
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.
Hiking Southern Utah: Shivwits Arch

Hiking Southern Utah: Shivwits Arch

he Virgin River Gorge has beautiful views that most people just observe as they drive through it on their way to somewhere else.
Sand Bench Trail

Sand Bench Trail, Zion National Park

This moderately strenuous hike, a mostly sandy trail, features splendid views of lower Zion Canyon and adjacent mountains.
Hiking Southern Utah: Many Pools

Hiking Southern Utah: Many Pools

Trekking above the Zion-Mount Carmel Tunnel is my husband’s favorite day-hike destination, but until recently, we had failed to find a path that was free of tourists or that was remote but didn’t trigger my trail terrors.
Watchman Trail

Hiking Southern Utah: Watchman Trail, Zion National Park

This easy hike, with a fairly strenuous elevation gain in the middle section, on a well-maintained trail features great views of lower Zion Canyon.

Movie Review: “Saturday Night” Has Its Moments But Doesn’t Quite Live...

“Saturday Night” is one of those films that I really want to love but try as I might, I simply don’t. A shame because I’m a fan of director Jason Reitman.