St. George Catholic Church

The St. George Catholic Church is located at 259 West 200 North, St. George Utah 84770  only three blocks away from Best Western Coral Hills.  Office: 435-673-2604, Rectory: 435-673-7354.  See below for a history of the Southern Utah Catholic congregation.   From the Washington County Historical Society: In 1879, Father Lawrence Scanlan  established the St. John’s Catholic Church,  the Silver …

Parade of Homes, St. George 2014 – 2 Free Tickets!!

St. George Area Parade of Homes between February 14 and 23rd Are you planning on going to the St. George Area Parade of Homes ? “Like” this post and our page on Facebook and be entered to WIN 2 Tickets to St. George Parade of Homes. Comment what you like about your house and double your chances! The winner will be picked …

"Dixie" How St. George got the Nickname

When you come to visit southern Utah, and specifically St. George, you will notice two predominant features on the surrounding hills.  The first is a very large “D” lit up on the Black Hill and a “DIXIE” painted on the sugar loaf or the Red Hill.  Obviously, the “D” stands for Dixie; but why? Here’s how the story goes… When …

Museums in St. George, Utah

Museums continue to pop up all around St. George. Museums in the area abound with history, education, natural wonders and art in St. Goerge.  Here is a list with links and descriptions to many in the area. The list below each contains a hyperlink to its respective site, and the approximate distance from BEST WESTERN Coral Hills. Daughters of the Utah Pioneers …

National Park Closures

National Park Closures DON’T PANIC and don’t cancel your plans!  There is still a lot to do and see in southern Utah.  INCLUDING seeing a portion of Zion and Bryce National Parks Yes, it is true National Parks across the country are officially closed.  However, talk to the locals and you will find there are well traveled locations to overlook …

Rappelling in Southern Utah

  Rappelling in Southern Utah and St. George is alive and well with a multitude of locations to choose from. rap·pel /ræˈpɛl, rə-/ Show Spelled [ra-pel, ruh-] Show IPA noun, verb, rap·pelled, rap·pel·ling. noun 1.  (in mountaineering) the act or method of moving down a steep incline or past an overhang by means of a double rope secured above and …

Visitors Information for St. George, Utah

Visitors Information for St. George, Utah is readily available at the front desk of Best Western Coral Hills or at the St. George Chamber of Commerce located two doors away. FREE maps of the Downtown, Historic District are available at either location. The Chamber of Commerce/Visitors Center is open Monday through Friday from 9:00 am till 5:00 pm. On interesting bits …