Tag: southern Utah
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: Paradise Canyon, the “Central Park” of St. George
There is so much to explore and do outside in southern Utah that sometimes we forget the gems right in our own backyard.
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
Bloomington’s Petroglyph Park
Bloomington’s Petroglyph Park is a small park meant to preserve the petroglyphs in the middle of an ordinary neighborhood. Native Americans visited and
Movie Review: “Flight Risk”
It gives me no such pleasure in saying this, but “Flight Risk” might be the worst movie by a legitimately great director that I’ve ever seen.
Hiking Southern Utah: Pine Park
Pine Park is a long-forgotten wonderland of white volcanic pinnacles and cones (very reminiscent of the fairy towers of Cappadocia, Turkey) located
Sundance 2025: Best of Fest
The 2025 Sundance Film Festival has officially come to a close and while I didn't get to take in as many films as I generally do, there was plenty to
Hiking Southern Utah: Tuacahn Saddle (Padre Canyon)
The Tuacahn Saddle trailhead—also known as Padre Canyon—is accessed from the Tuacahn Amphitheatre parking lot. The Tuacahn main gate is sometimes locked; however, there is a small area for pulling over and parking just outside the gate.
Hiking Southern Utah: The Kayenta Hellhole
Hiking Southern Utah: The Kayenta Hellhole, aka Hellhole Canyon, is located west of Ivins at the edge of the Kayenta and is well worth a few hours of hiking
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.