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Hiking Southern Utah: Dead Horse Point
Millions of years of geologic activity created spectacular views from Dead Horse Point State Park. Deposition of sediments by ancient oceans, freshwater lakes, streams, and windblown sand dunes created the rock layers of canyon country.
Hiking Southern Utah: Kanarra Creek Trail
Kanarra Creek Trail is a great way to experience a taste of what Zion offers without actually being in the park.
Hiking Southern Utah: Confluence Trail in Confluence Park
Confluence Park - The park includes a network of ten trails. Along the longest, Confluence Trail can be found evidence of previous human habitation.
Hiking Southern Utah: Gardner Peak
The trail begins in a meadow heading northwest but quickly plunges into the trees and begins ascending the very toe of the mountain.
Hiking Southern Utah: Beaver Dam Mountains
Hiking Southern Utah: Beaver Dam Mountains are full of barrel cactus and desert plants that are pure Mojave desert species.
Tipple Trail via (by way of) Red Reef East Trail
Triple Trail - If you want to explore a portion of this mining area and experience some splendid views of southwest Utah red sandstone mountains, then
The Desertscape International Film Festival Returns to The Electric Theater For...
Desertscape International Film Festival, which is about to embark on its 7th year. Last year’s stunning slate of films included Josh Margolin’s 2024 winner
Kentucky Lucky Chicken Trail
I have hiked over 230 different trails throughout the southwest. I’ve never come across a trail with such an odd name as Kentucky Lucky Chicken Trail.
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.
Movie Review: “Heart Eyes” Is An Immensely Entertaining Slasher Romcom Mashup
“Heart Eyes” opens on the slasher side of things by introducing us to a masked killer who, visits various cities & murders random couples on Valentine’s Day