Tag: Tom Garrison
High Point Trail in the Red Cliffs Desert Reserve
High Point Trail in the Red Cliffs Desert Reserve - Sometimes you need a getaway hike—you know, close by, easy, and with good views of southwest Utah’s
Black Brush Trail
Ready for a moderately strenuous rocky, ravine infested hike with some great views of Ivins, Red Mountain, and the Santa Clara River from cliffs above the river?
Hiking Southern Utah: Owens Loop Trail in the Red Cliffs Desert...
Owens Loop Trail, with the trailhead at Brooks Nature Park. Just north of downtown St. George, Owens Loop Trail begins within St. George city limits. It quickly enters the Red Cliffs Desert Reserve. The hike is free and no permit necessary.
Hiking Southern Utah: Elkhart Cliffs Canyon
Canyons make desert hiking a joy. While my wife Deb and I will go on almost any desert hike, canyons are the jewels.
Goblin Valley State Park
Looking for that desert playground with goblins being the most prominent feature? We were and Goblin Valley State park in south central Utah fit the bill.
Donald Trump and Republicans Are a Threat to Democracy. Really?
Democracy. The essence is a system of checks and balances within a separation of powers framework coupled with a federal system where states have autonomy
Hidden Haven Falls Trail
Hidden Haven Falls Trail - From St. George travel north on Interstate 15. About 15 miles past Cedar City turn off at Exit 75 placing you on Highway 143 (aka 200 South Street)
Lava Flow Trail, Snow Canyon State Park
Lava Flow Trail - Along with red sandstone, ancient volcanoes, and lava flows (the dark volcanic stone known as basalt when it cools) are major factors
Boundaries Make Sense
Before jumping into the maelstrom of illegal immigration, let’s consider the nomenclature of this debate and how the Left uses words to confuse minds
Foothills Trail in Mesquite, Nevada
For whatever reason, if you need a short, interesting diversion try hiking Foothills Trail. This easy hike, approximately 1.5 miles round trip, features