The movie 127 Hours is already on the list of one of the “5 buzz-worthy films from the Toronto Film Festival.” The movie has also received early talk of multiple Oscar nominations. Update: 127 Hours received 6 Oscar nominations including Best Picture & Best Actor. Unfortunately, the movie didn’t win any awards. The 127 Hours Movie DVD & Blu-ray are now available for purchase as of March 1, 2011. And...
Butterfly Trail – 2 miles. Moderate. Some steep slopes, steps and uneven surfaces. Winding along the west side of Petrified Dunes, this trail leads to West Canyon Overlook and lava tubes. The Butterfly Trail located in Snow Canyon State Park is one of my favorite trails in the park. We had only been hiking for about 10 minutes when we spotted our first adventure. Petrified dunes! This geological formation occurs...
Snow Canyon is located just outside of St. George Utah. The canyon itself is surrounded on both sides by the Red Mountains and the White Hills. Inside of the canyon you will find a variety of wildlife and flora. Among the different types of wildlife are 3 endangered species: the Gila Monster, Peregrine Falcon and the Desert Tortoise. There are many trails that wind throughout the park. Lava flows and...
