Tag: Zion
Hiking Southern Utah: Chinle Trail in Zion’s West Desert Backcountry
The Chinle Trail, located outside of the main tourist areas of Zion Nation Park, is one of those great backcountry winter hikes.
Hiking Southern Utah: Northgate Peaks Trail
The Northgate Peaks Trail is one of my favorite hikes to do in the spring because of the wildflowers growing in the meadow, but it is a nice hike most of the year.
Hiking Southern Utah: Yant Flat
Yant Flat is the perfect viewpoint from which to see the topography of Washington County. From high up, one can look down and see the winding canyons of the Red Cliffs National Conservation Area, the slice of blue of Sand Hollow Reservoir, and Zion peeking out from the side.
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: The Vortex
Drive up State Route 18 towards Dammeron Valley. About 3 miles after the Red Mountain Trailhead sign at the north end of Dammeron Valley, you need to turn left (west) onto Sand Cove Road (gravel road) toward Sand Cove Reservoir.
Hiking Southern Utah: Yellow Knolls Trail
You can find more information on the Yellow Knolls trail and maps on the Bureau of Land Management's website.
Arizona hiker rescued from quicksand at Zion National Park
On the afternoon of Feb. 16, Zion Dispatch received a report of a 34-year-old male visitor from Arizona whose leg was stuck in quicksand.
Zion Canyon Field Institute hosts Terry Tempest Williams
On Tuesday, October 4, at 7:30 p.m., the Zion Canyon Field Institute’s Fern and J.L. Crawford Lecture Series will feature Terry Tempest Williams who...
Why I am running for Washington County Commissioner
I am running for Washington County Commissioner because I love Washington County. My family relocated to St. George in 1980, the summer I turned...
More Than Just Parks presents spectacular Zion National Park short film...
https://vimeo.com/155008424
Video and photo: Will and Jim Pattiz
More Than Just Parks
Brothers Will and Jim Pattiz are co-founders of More Than Just Parks, a film-making team...