Tag: Tom Garrison
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.
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?
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)
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.
West Cinder Knoll Trail, Red Cliffs Desert Reserve
West Cinder Knoll Trail - To reach the Red Cliffs Desert Reserve trailhead from St. George, proceed east to Hurricane along State Route 9 (aka State Street)
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.
Tom Garrison – A Modern-Day Explorer
One only needs to visit their home to understand just how much Tom & Deb Garrison love the outdoors and the opportunity to explore.
Tom’s 2024 Thanksgiving Thankful List
Each November. I compose a “Thanksgiving Thankful List” for the preceding year. My wife, Deb, and I enjoy our life in red rock southern Utah and have many
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









