Utah Skyline Recreation Guide 2009

St. George & Springdale – Everything from A to Zion Photo courtesy: St. George Area CVB St. George is known as “Utah’s Dixie.” It was once established as a cotton-growing colony. Welcome to Washington County, land of red rock, bright blue skies and lush green golf courses. With Zion National Park on the east, Snow Canyon State Park on the west, and a whole-lotta golf inbetween, you’ll discover an abundance of majestic scenery and an ample supply of activities for every interest. The St. George area hosts the most dense concentration and variety of outdoor activities in the Country. Climb the sandstone cliffs, bike the red rock trails, blaze an ATV trail through brilliant orange sand dunes or explore the backcountry on horseback. When it comes to golf, you’ll ﬁnd 12 fabulous courses open for year-round play. The unique, breathtaking vistas, plush fairways, modest green fees, and the close proximity to Las Vegas make St. George the esteemed golf capital of Utah. The St. George area is full of historical, cultural and geologic history, along with some pretty lavish modern attractions including several world-class destination spas. You’ll ﬁnd outstanding entertainment throughout the area including Broadway style theatre at the Tuacahn amphitheater - an incredible outdoor stage surrounded by towering sandstone cliffs. Zion National Park, is just 45 minutes northeast of St. George. Zion is one of those rare places that neither pictures, nor words can capture. When you enter Zion you will experience a feeling that won’t quite ﬁt inside your camera. The gateway to Zion National Park is the charming town of Springdale. Nestled beneath the towering sandstone peaks of Zion, Springdale is a “must do” kind of place. The town was recently named one of the “Prettiest Small Towns in the U.S.” and offers a range of hotels, motels, bed & breakfast inns, and campgrounds to accommodate any budget. Visitors enjoy browsing through enchanting shops and galleries, and dining in its eclectic cafes. Whether it’s intense adventure or peaceful relaxation, ﬁrst class accommodations or camping under the stars, ﬁne dining or chuck-wagon dinners, the St. George area truly offers ‘Everything from A to Zion!’ St. George Area Info 800-869-6635 www.utahstgeorge.com Big city ammenities with wide open spaces. St. George is home to the Huntsman Senior Games - devoted to mature athletes from around the world. 39 http://www.utahstgeorge.com http://www.UtahSkylineRecreationGuide.com

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Utah Skyline Recreation Guide 2009 Table of Contents Utah’s ‘Life Elevated’ Playground Experience Moab Zion National Park Turns 100 The North Rim of the Grand Canyon Family Fun at Lake Powell King of the Mountain at Bryce Canyon Sanpete County’s Open Atmosphere Cedar City / Brian Head The Mormon Miracle Pageant Healthy Tips for Kids / Join Us in Utah Rent a Cottage, Cabin or Town Home Amazing Earthfest Education Utah Skyline Recreation Guide Map Kanab’s Hidden Treasures Cedar Breaks / Shakespearean Festival Share Sevier County with your Friends A History Lesson on Red Canyon Capitol Reef / Four Corners Utah State Parks Castle Country’s Rocks & Dinosaurs Utah’s Canyon Country Grand Staircase Wonders & Colors Coral Pink Sand Dunes / Pipe Spring St. George / Springdale Recreation Utah Rodeo Champions Millard County / Great Basin NP Dinosour Discoveries in Utah Bear Lake’s Year-Round Recreation Filmed in Utah / Unique to Utah Discover East Zion This Year

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