Experience the Beauty of Southern Utah at the Cedar City Half...
The Cedar City Half Marathon & Adventure 5K returns on September 12, 2026, offering a unique, entirely downhill course through the breathtaking rock formations of Cedar Canyon.
St. George’s Quest for the Next Local Legend Hits the Dixie’s...
The search for Southern Utah’s top performers moves to the finale stage on September 12, 2026, as 24 acts compete at the America First Performing Arts Center to raise scholarship funds for Utah Tech students.
Southern Utah Weekend Events Guide – August 6, 2026
This week’s Southern Utah Weekend Events Guide features comedian Andy Beningo, 'Come From Away', Escape the Heat Music Series, comedy shows, theater productions, art, markets, local live music, and more.
Navigating Zion National Park During the Monsoon Season
Visiting Zion National Park from July through September requires careful planning as monsoon season brings sudden thunderstorms and dangerous flash floods to the region.
FMASU’s HorrorFest International Film Festival Returns From September 16th thru 19th
2026 HORRORFEST INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL PREVIEW!
Southern Utah Weekend Events Guide – July 30, 2026
This week’s Southern Utah Weekend Events Guide features 'The Cottage', HOME FREE, Circle the Wagons, comedy shows, theater productions, art, markets, local live music, and more.
New Trail Park Pedals into Desert Color This Fall
A new six-mile trail park is coming to the Desert Color community this fall, featuring NICA-standard mountain bike trails funded entirely by local tourism taxes.
Southern Utah Weekend Events Guide – July 23, 2026
This week’s Southern Utah Weekend Events Guide features the Utah Midsummer Renaissance Faire, 'Twelfth Night', comedy shows, theater productions, art, markets, local live music, and more.
Lion’s Mouth Cave Trail in the Dixie National Forest
This family friendly short hike is worth the effort. We spent less than an hour hiking about one mile for this exploration. If you enjoy musing about the meanings of ancient rock paintings in a national forest, give Lion’s Mouth Cave Trail a try.
Canyon Overlook Trail Still Delivers One of Zion’s Biggest Payoffs Per Step
Canyon Overlook Trail remains one of Zion National Park’s best short hikes, offering sweeping canyon views, sandstone formations, and an easy-to-moderate adventure just east of the Zion-Mount Carmel Tunnel.
Quail Creek Trail in the Red Cliffs Desert Reserve
This hike is a bit unusual for the southwest desert, much of it is hiking through a shaded riparian area of cottonwoods and willows alongside Quail Creek. It also features magnificent views of the red sandstone mountains and cliffs to the north and west.
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Southern Utah Weekend Events Guide – August 6, 2026
This week’s Southern Utah Weekend Events Guide features comedian Andy Beningo, 'Come From Away', Escape the Heat Music Series, comedy shows, theater productions, art, markets, local live music, and more.
Southern Utah Weekend Events Guide – July 30, 2026
This week’s Southern Utah Weekend Events Guide features 'The Cottage', HOME FREE, Circle the Wagons, comedy shows, theater productions, art, markets, local live music, and more.
Southern Utah Adoptable Pets Guide
The Independent’s Southern Utah Adoptable Pet Guide features pet adoption options from various animal shelters throughout southern Utah. Adopt a pet today!
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