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Warner Valley
This month’s Local Lookout features the VAST expanse of desert to the south and east of the cities of St George and Washington. Mainly BLM land, the Warner Valley is a great way to get out in the middle of the desert and enjoy …
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~Church Rocks Trail~
This month’s Local Lookout features a fantastic trail that I use almost every day. Church Rocks. Located on the north side of Washington City in the Red Cliffs Desert Reserve, Church Rocks Trail is a place that hikers, bikers, runners and equestrians frequent …
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-Red Hills Desert Garden-
This month’s Local Lookout features a new park built by the Washington County Water Conservancy District. Red Hills Desert Garden. Overlooking the downtown St George area, the south and west mountains, and all the way east to Zion, many are attracted to …
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Brian Head Winter Edition
For this month’s Local Lookout, I would like to feature Brian Head, Utah. Although this town is only a 1.5 hour drive northeast of St George, it’s an entirely different world. At 10,000 feet, expect it to be …
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-Zen Trail-
For January’s Local Lookout, I am very excited to talk about my all-time favorite trail in the city. Zen Trail. Located on the west side of the city, ½ mile to the west of Green Valley Spa, Zen trail is about 6 miles long and …
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Zion Canyon Offseason
This month’s Local Lookout features a place that is visited by tourists from all over the world. Zion Canyon is one of the most popular National Parks in the country but in the winter months, it is practically deserted which makes it one …
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Snow Canyon State Park
This Local Lookout features a very place special to me - Snow Canyon State Park. One of the reasons Snow Canyon is so great is because it is where my wife Katy and I were married. The reason we picked this outdoor paradise …
This month’s Local Lookout details one of my favorite parks- Highland Park in Coral Canyon. This Washington City public park is located in the Coral Canyon neighborhood and offers some of the best 360 degree views in town.
Featuring 2 large grassed areas and …
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Thunder Mountain Trail
I hope that you are having a FANTASTIC week so far! This past weekend was a fun one for me because I got to try a new Southern Utah trail -Thunder Mountain. Located on the way to Bryce Canyon, Thunder Mountain trail is …
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Tuachan Amphitheatre
This month’s Local Lookout features a great place in St George to see a show. Tuachan Amphitheater. Tuachan is located in Ivins very close to Snow Canyon State Park and is tucked into towering walls of red rock on 3 sides offering fantastic views …