Yep, the St. George Tabernacle is where Mormon tithing started. Shortly after their arrival in the harsh St. George desert, settlers began work on what was to become an elegant tabernacle. The St. George Tabernacle was built under the leadership of Brigham Young who said he wanted a “commodius well-furnished meetinghouse, one large enough to comfortably seat at least 2,000 persons, and that will not only be useful, but also...
There’s a little canyon near St George called Spring Canyon, that is actually one of those hidden secret areas that only locals know about. So now you’re going to be let in on the secret. It actually sits right next to the now famous Kanaraville Falls hike that is so popular these days. To get to it you just need to go to the next canyon south of Kanaraville Falls,...
Experience Something Unique At The Johnson Farm Dinosaur Track Site in St. George Utah The Johnson Farm Dinosaur track site in Washington County, Utah is really special and stands out as the most important track site located in the western part of North America. Here you can find dinosaur tracks that are incredibly well preserved and some even display skin impressions. Besides the tracks, you can also see many different...
When coming to visit St George people often ask us what are things to do here? Where should we go that’s outside of the norm? Well if you like hiking then Buckskin Gulch near St George is one of the best. Buckskin Gulch is described as a lengthy slot canyon tributary of the Paria Canyon. It is handled as if it is a wilderness and is considered among the best...
When you come to St George from out of town you will often find yourself asking the question, what are some things to do when I’m there? Where should I go, and what do I not want to go home without experiencing? Well you may not be aware or not but there are three lakes all within 30 minutes of St George that are sure to offer a great experience....
Winter Bird Festival in St. George, Utah – Should You Attend? The Winter Bird Festival in St. George, Utah is an annual festival that is organized by Red Cliffs Audubon as a part of the National Audubon Society. The festival is held in January every year and bird watchers come from around the nation to participate. What Makes The Festival Special? In most cases, a bird festival simply features bird...
Dixie Convention Center: A Modern Mix of Business and Pleasure Business meetings and conventions can often become boring, mundane events that we simply force ourselves to trudge through. However, the right location might turn a tedious work appointment into a memorable, fun-filled experience, and the Dixie Convention Center, located in St. George, might just be the best location for you. A Center of Business and Prosperity The Dixie Convention Center...
St. George Utah Information Located in Southwestern Utah County: Washington Population: 75,561 (2012) County Population: 138,115 (2010) Elevation: 2,860 Feet Nickname: Utah’s Dixie Settled: 1861 by Brigham Young Named after George A. Smith (apostle of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. St. George is strategically located 5 miles from Snow Canyon State Park, 40 minutes to Zion National Park, and 3 hours from the Grand Canyon (north face). ...
Shopping while on vacation? Huh? Are you kidding me? That’s what some of the men in your group will say. But the women know better. They know shopping can be a fun and relaxing event during your vacation. In fact, Southwest airlines even promotes “shopping vacations” to different cities in the U.S. St. George isn’t on Southwest’s destination list, but who knows, maybe it will be one day. So where...
If you are visiting Southern Utah from out of state, you are likely on your way to or from Zions, Arches National Park, Lake Powell, Snow Canyon, or the Grand Canyon. Chances are you’ve been impressed with the scenery on well-traveled I-15 or I-89. But, I’m going to share a little secret that even a lot of St. George locals don’t know about: Scenic Utah Highway 12. I don’t even...
