Tag: the Independent
Hiking Southern Utah: Dino Cliffs Trail
Dino Cliffs Trail - Take Interstate 15 north to the Green Springs exit. Turn left on Green Springs Drive, then right onto Buena Vista Boulevard. In about
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.
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
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