History Bloomington Cave has been known since the turn of the century with the establishment of St. George. With the city growing only miles away, this well-known cave is facing increasing vandalization. In the mid-1950s, the Utah Dixie Grotto actually dynamited the cave’s entrances shut because they believed the cave was too dangerous. The cave was quickly dug open. Spray-painted …
St. George Winter Bird Festival
Don’t miss the annual St. George Winter Bird Festival. Thursday-Sunday, January 27-30, 2011. This exciting 4-day event offers an opportunity to explore and learn more about the significant natural areas of Southern Utah’s birding hot spots. There will be field trips, workshops, presentations and bird walks throughout the event. On Saturday evening, birding enthusiasts …
Ice Skate in St. George, just two block away!!
The Dixie Igloo closed down in 2011…It was fun while it lasted but the Dixie Sun was too hot even in winter time. ;-( But if it comes back we will be certain to blog about it. The Dixie Igloo is open again for another of great ice skating in St. George, Utah! The Sunbowl is only two blocks away. I …
Bird Watchers: Purple Sandpiper spotted at Sand Hollow!
The Purple Sandpiper was spotted last evening and this morning by one of our guests and posted is experience on the www.utahbirds.org site. This bird is not indigenous to the southern Utah area. It is a juvenile and it is thought it was blown into the are by the recent storms. (these photos are not of the actual bird sighted at Sand …
Weather in St. George
Did you know that due to St. George’s low elevation and southerly location, it is the hottest part of the state with maximum daily July temperatures averaging about 102 °F? Well it is! The hottest temperature ever recorded in Utah, 117 °F, was recorded in St. George on July 5, 1985. This was the state record until July 4, 2007, when …
St. George Live, Historic Tours
Meet Dixie’s Famous Pioneers. Historic figures come alive and describe living in Dixie at the turn of the century; entertaining and educational for the whole family. Tours run every Tuesday-Saturday, 9:30 and 10:30, beginning at the Art Museum 47 East 200 North. FUN FOR EVERYONE IN THE FAMILY! Adult $3.00, Children under 12 Free! For more information contact Angie at …
St. George & Zion National Park
St George is one of the west’s best kept secrets. A clean, safe, small city – temperate climate with mild winter, set amongst beautiful red rock and mountain scenery – within two hours of Las Vegas. There are a lot of family friendly activities. Visit the Rosenbruch Wildlife Museum, the Dinosaur Discovery Tracks, Fiesta Fun Family Fun Center, The St. …