Utah
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Southern Utah
| Southern Utah is a truly spectacular place. The stunning topography coupled with the wide variety of outdoor activities available make it one of the most special places on the planet. The southern third of the state of Utah contains some of the most beautiful national parks including Bryce Canyon (pictured above), Zion, Canyonlands, and Arches. One will also find the most beautiful and inviting freshwater lake in the country, Lake Powell. We are very fortunate to have such a wonderful natural playground here in Utah, and have it remain unspoiled and often unknown. People from all over the world come to this part of Utah to rock climb, run rivers, hike, bike, fish, hunt, ski, and golf. It also serves as one of the most photographed places on earth, and is often featured in movies, television, and commercials. The area is quite large and divided up into some major sections often referred to by the nearby National Park or town. Here is a brief synopsis of a few of those areas: |
Moab:
| Moab is a small town in South-Eastern Utah which originally was a uranium mining town, but has now grown significantly due to it having become an important destination for mountain bikers, river runners, and photographers. The Colorado River practically runs through town, while both Arches National Park and Canyonlands National Park are only minutes away. Just to the east are the often snow-capped La Salle Mountains, and access to US 49 east to Telluride lies just south. It's impossible not to enjoy time spent in this beautiful area. |
Cedar City:
| Cedar City is a small city located almost halfway between Salt Lake City and Las Vegas on Interstate 15. Like much of southern Utah, it has seen significant growth over the past several years. Cedar City is located in a high desert area and stays much cooler than most other parts of southern Utah, and actually has a wonderful ski resort nearby (Brian Head), as well as a beautiful national monument called Cedar Breaks. Cedar City is most well known for being the home to Southern Utah University, and host to a world famous Shakespearean Festival held each summer. Tee and I like to make Cedar City a regular stop-off when we make the drive to St. George or Las Vegas. Even if we don't stay overnight, we love to play the local golf course, Cedar Ridge. |
| St. George is a small city located in the far South-West corner of the State. More than any other part of southern Utah, St. George has seen a stunning rate of growth over the past 10-15 years. There are many things that attract people to St. George, including it's warm/hot climate, it's number and quality of golf courses, it's family friendly atmosphere, it's proximity to Nevada, it's relatively low cost of living, and easy access to areas such as Bryce Canyon and Zion National Parks. St. George also has a deep history as a early Mormon outpost (as does Las Vegas by the way), and is home to the oldest Mormon Temple still standing. Personally I'm excited to see the growth of this area because while I love the opportunity to take the occasional golf trip to St. George, I often find myself bored stiff once my golf round is over, and hopefully the influx of people will mean an increase in the number of restaurants, pubs, shops, and other forms of entertainment. |
Saint George:
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