Experience the Great Outdoors in Utah

Experience the Great Outdoors in Utah

Fans of outdoor recreation are always looking for new thrilling and impressive places to travel. Utah was ranked as one of the top 25 places to travel in the world by National Geographic, so we recommend all of the adventure seekers visit Utah on their next trip. Utah is full of beautiful destinations that are unlike anywhere else in the world, which include five national parks and eight national monuments. With mountainous escapes, towering red rocks, forests of green, and more, exploring the Beehive state will be an unforgettable experience. 

Provo Canyon

Bringing in over 5 million visitors annually, Zion National Park is the most popular place to visit in Utah. It reached the second most visited…

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Sand Hollow State Park

Sand Hollow State Park

If you have not had the opportunity to see Sand Hollow State Park, you need to fit a visit into your schedule.    Sand Hollow became a public state park in 2003 and is about 15 miles east of St. George.  According to the Utah State Parks website, Sand Hollow is a “sprawling 20,000-acre park with recreation opportunities for everyone.”  You can camp, fish, boat, bike, paddleboard and ride an off highway vehicle (OHV) on Sand Mountain which overlooks the Sand Hollow reservoir.  The water is warm and a brilliant blue color.  IRONMAN 70.3 was held in St. George this year and the swim part of the challenge took place at Sand Hollow.

On the south side of the reservoir you will find the Beach At Sand Hollow (BASH) where you can…

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What Is All the Fuss About Pickleball?

What is all the craziness about pickleball?  If you drive around Southern Utah, specifically St. George,  you are bound to see numerous pickleball players with bright pickleball paddles and many parks with pickleball courts.  The USA Pickleball Association www.usapa.org describes pickleball as “A paddle sport created for all ages and skill levels.  A fun sport that combines many elements of tennis, badminton and ping-pong.”  I like pickleball because you spend a lot of time hitting the small plastic ball with holes in it, instead of chasing down the ball like you sometimes do in tennis.  The courts are smaller than tennis courts which makes for fast paced activity.  I also like pickleball because you find after playing the sport that you have had a great…

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Possible Water Park in St. George?

An empty plot of 13 acres behind the Dixie Center could soon be turned into a water park. The city of St. George began negotiations with Island Trading Company last week for the sale of the land.

Investors discussed buying the plot for $6.1 million. If sold, they will pay a down payment of 10% now with 4% interest over the next 25 years. They have 90 days to research and create a plan for the property. Although they have seriously discussed the idea of a water park, they are taking this time to be sure. The area is zoned for a long list of business possibilities. If a water park does not work, a family entertainment complex complete with restaurants, shopping and other hospitality business is possible.

While the details are still being worked out, the…

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