Monday, August 4, 2008

Tuacahn

This year in St. George the broadway production of Les Miserables is playing at the Tuacahn Center for the Performing Arts. This 2,000 seat amphitheater sits at the base of some red sandstone cliffs that are 1,500 feet high. The view is remarkable and reports are that the quality of the production of Les Miserables at Tuacahn is fantastic. This is one of eight locations in the country that has been allowed to produce this musical / theatrical production this year. The Sound of Music is also playing throughout the summer and this fall they switch out Sound of Music with the production of Big River. Check it out at this web address:

http://tuacahn.org/

Monday, July 14, 2008

Summer Rain

If you are actually in the St. George area when it rains ( a rare occurrence ) then jump in your car and get close to the nearest set up rock formations. View from a distance as waterfalls build on the rocky plateaus and then cascade over the edges and down the vertical masses. Visit Kayenta, Snow Canyon, Zion National Park and other great rocky locations and you're likely to see waterfalls at every turn of the road. Stay out of slot canyons or washes during these time periods. Water can move rapidly and rise very high inside a slot canyon or a wash. Even if it is raining several miles away, you should keep an eye and an ear out for the sound or sight of moving water. So the rule of thumb is just stay out of the low areas when it is raining and enjoy the views.

Monday, June 30, 2008

Video of St. George

St. George is a visually stunning place with red-rock sandstone bluffs, volcanic lava fields and hillsides and large (back-drop) mountains. Check out this new video posted on this site: http://www.dostgeorge.com/st-george-video.html. Also look for it on this blog in the near future.

St. George also has a very interesting history with ancient ties to the Native Americans that lived in the region and with Mormon pioneers who began to settle the area as early as 1854. The video gives a little information about this.

Saturday, June 28, 2008

St. George Utah - Hiking Heaven

The diversity of hiking opportunities in this area is quite remarkable. St. George lies in the southwest corner of Utah where two major deserts merge. The Mojave and Great Basin deserts cross over each other in the St. George Utah area. That means that the plants and animals of both deserts are found in this region. I tell you this because it means that, as you hike, you will find a very diverse number of plants and animals. The elevation of St. George is 2,800 feet but there is a mountain just north of St. George that rises over 10,000 feet and other mountains just a little further north that go over 11,000 and 12,000 feet. What this means to the hiker enthusiast is that you can do cool hikes in the summer and warm hikes in the winter. Daytime temperatures in St. George, in the winter, average in the 60's and for a hiker that is absolutely perfect, because you won't get too hot while hiking. The other great thing about winter hiking in St. George is that the skies are almost always blue and the wind just doesn't blow. It is so calm and peaceful that you'll absolutely love hiking in St. George in winter. In summer it is best to get out in the early mornings for a short hike or move up in elevation for a longer day-hike or back-packing experience. Click here to read more about hiking in St. George, Utah.

Summer in St. George Utah

This summer there are a number of things to enjoy in St. George. For example, right now at the Tuacahn Center for the Performing Arts there are two great productions to see. Les Miserables and The Sound of Music play alternate nights all through the summer. The shows are selling out in the 2,000 seat amphitheater so it would be good to get your tickets, if interested. http://www.dostgeorge.com/st-george-entertainment.html

Another new and great attraction for that just opened up is the Washington City Recreation Center. Now you may ask how this could be such a great attraction but it really is one of the best recreation centers in the United States. Click here to see photos of all that the center offers. http://www.dostgeorge.com/washington-city-recreation-center.html. To get to the center, you will go into Washington City on Telegraph road and turn left (north) on 300 east. The day-use fee is $5.00 (right now) but is well worth it for all there is to do.

Those are just a few of the great things to do. I'll post more later.

St. George Utah - A Great Visitor Destination

St. George Utah is located on Interstate 15 in the southwest corner of Utah and is close to many attractions such as Zion National Park and Las Vegas. St. George is a much better vacation destination for many reasons. Visit these websites to learn more about St. George.

http://www.dostgeorge.com
http://www.stgeorgeutahrentals.com

1- Weather: The winter temperatures are very mild and the wind hardly blows.
2- Entertainment: Tuacahn Performing Arts Center offers entertainment throughout the year and this year they are one of eight theaters in the U.S. that offers Les Miserables. Community theater, symphony, and other entertainment options are available year-round.
3- Environment: St. George is a vibrant and safe community that offers great lodging, dining, shopping and more.
4- Things to do: St. George has historic sites, amusement centers, scenic attractions, hiking trails, mountain biking, ATV tours and plenty more. Visit http://www.dostgeorge.com to learn more.

As the former director of tourism for this region (St. George, Zion National Park, Bryce Canyon, etc.) I understand the region and how it compares with other areas in the world. You are welcome to post comments or ask questions here and I will answer them.