St. George, Utah Guides

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Local know-how for St. George and Washington County — written to answer the questions people actually ask.

• St. George Is a Pickleball Town — Mild winters, dry air, and more courts per person than almost anywhere. Why St. George became a pickleball destination, and where to play.
• Beat the Heat: Where to Swim Around St. George — When July hits 110, locals get on the water. Three warm reservoirs within twenty minutes — Sand Hollow, Quail Creek, and Gunlock — plus the seasonal Gunlock waterfalls.
• The Best Day Trips from St. George — Wake up in the desert, be somewhere completely different by lunch. The day trips from St. George worth the drive, sorted by distance.
• Mountain Biking St. George: Where to Start (and Where Not To) — One of the best winter riding towns anywhere, if you pick the right trail. A no-nonsense guide to where to start and where not to.
• St. George With Kids: Where to Take Them — Everything is close, much of it is outdoors, and a lot is free. Where to take the kids in St. George, from Thunder Junction to the dinosaur tracks.
• A Day at Sand Hollow: Dunes, Red Sand, and a Warm Reservoir — A warm blue reservoir ringed by red sand, with thousands of acres of dunes next door. How to spend a day at Sand Hollow, on the water or the sand.
• Free (and Nearly Free) Things to Do in St. George — Some of the best things to do here cost nothing: Pioneer Park, Dixie Rock at sunset, the Red Hills Desert Garden, and historic downtown.
• Seeing a Show at Tuacahn — A full Broadway musical under 1,500-foot red cliffs in Ivins. What to know before you book a night at Tuacahn.
• How to Do Zion as a Day Trip from St. George — Zion is under an hour away, and you do not need to stay in the park to do it right. How to beat the crowds, ride the shuttle, and pick the right hike.
• 48 Hours in St. George: A First-Timer's Weekend — Two days done right: Snow Canyon at sunset, a Zion day, a night at Tuacahn, and the free stuff downtown. A no-burnout first-timer's weekend.
• How to Golf St. George Without Blowing Your Budget — Black Desert put St. George on the golf map and prices followed. Here is how locals play the best courses without spending resort money every round.
• Thinking About Moving to St. George? Read This First — People move here for the winters, then meet their first July. An honest look at the heat, the growth, and what to sort out before you come.
• Where to Actually Eat in St. George — St. George is not a big food town, but it has gotten good in spots. Here is where I send people, and what to know before you go.
• Snow Canyon Without the Crowds: A Local's Hiking Guide — Ten minutes from downtown, a fraction of Zion's crowds, and the same red-rock and lava scenery. Here is how a local actually hikes Snow Canyon.