No, the title is not figurative! Come run in one of the most challenging 5k and 10k runs in all of Utah. A capstone activity for cotton days, this race winds along the Cottonwood Wash Trail down the Virgin River. But make no mistake, this is not your grandma’s race, because on your way back out of the canyon runners face 1/2 mile of 30% uphill grade. Angels and demons...
So Mischa Barton was in St. George in August of last year filming a new movie called – Ben Banks. The movie is expected to open in 2011 some time. No release date has been set yet. Not much has been said about the movie yet. In fact, I’m not quite sure what it’s about. There is speculation that it’s about a cancer and AIDS survivor or a general authority...
If you like old restored homes, and by old I mean Civil War era, or if you’re into Mormon history, then check out the Jacob Hamblin Home in near by Santa Clara, Utah. GPS coordinates, and rough address, and hours are at the bottom of the post. You can actually go inside the home and check out the way people use to live in pioneer days. And you’ll leave feeling...
Vacation Rental Marketing Sites Homeaway is going public. Homeaway is going a public offering or IPO. How will this affect condo owners, vacation rental guests, and property managment companies? Well, Homeaway’s IPO will bring more attention and understanding of the vacation rental industry so it’s should help us all. After becoming a public company, listing fee on these marketing sites may go up but not much else should change. VRBO...
I guess after taking your hard earned money at tax time, Uncle Sam has decided to give some back during your April vacation. The National Park Service calls it “National Park Week”. I call it “saving some cash”. From April 16, 2011 to April 24, 2011, the U.S. will celebrate the 394 National Parks by removing entrance fees to all of them. That’s great if you’re from Utah or plan...
Where: Dixie Center 1835 Convention Center Drive, St. George When: May 26 – 29, 2011 Contact: Patricia Lyn Scott Phone: 801-521-6565 Web Site: www.mhahome.org Admission: registration fees vary by category Event Hours: Th 1:00 – 9 p.m.; F-Sa, 8:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.; Su 8:30-9:30 a.m. Where to stay in St. George: St. George Vacation Rentals The Mormon History Association is an independent non-profit organization dedicated to the study and...
St. George Vacation Rentals (SGVR) is proud to introduce the newest condo in the rental pool number 809. Normally, SGVR doesn’t introduce all new condos but this condo is arguably be the nicest condo in Las Palmas and it definitely is the largest. The condo is located in the newest building on the ridge. The view is spectacular. It’s a collage of the red Snow Canyon cliffs, the blue mountain...
April St. George, Utah Temperature Information – April Average high temperature: 77.1 degrees Fahrenheit; 25.1 degrees Celsius April Median low temperature: 44.2 F; 6.8 C April Average rain: 0.47 inches; 1.2 cm April Average snow: 0 inches; 0 cm St. George has a generally mild, very dry climate in general. April is typically very nice weather, one of my favorite months. It’s not too hot, but rather very pleasant outside....
With summer vacation just around the corner, Yahoo published an article on the “10 places every kid should see“. The list includes locations that are both fun and educational. While we’re a bit disappointed that Utah vacation spots didn’t make the list, we were excited that Grand Canyon National Park was highlighted. Why? Well, we actually get quite a few people that stay with us that are coming to or...
March St. George, Utah Weather and Temperature Information March Average high temperature: 68.1 degrees Fahrenheit; 20.1 degrees Celsius March Median low temperature: 37.4 F; 3 C March Average rain: 1.0 inches; 2.5 cm March Average snow: 0 inches; 0 cm “Beware the ides of March” is a cliche that doesn’t fit with Utah’s Dixie weather forecast. March is more of a transition period where you can occasionally get a cold...
