I had a very concerning experience with one of your shuttle drivers the 0800 timeframe…read more First, two of your vans were parked in a manner that made it difficult for other vehicles to access the East Mesa Trailhead parking area, laughing thinking it was so funny. Later, I encountered one of the previously mentioned shuttles with Utah license plate T32 1ZD driving aggressively. The driver came up behind me at a high rate of speed and began tailgating me. Unfortunately, the same shuttle continued following me toward Zion National Park. When it was safe to do so, I pulled over and allowed the shuttle to pass. The driver then accelerated away well above what I would consider a safe speed for the area and tailgated other vehicle. Speed limits exist for a reason, especially in and around a national park where there are winding roads, pedestrians, bicyclists, and wildlife. Driving 10+ mph over the speed limit and tailgating other vehicles creates an unnecessary safety risk for everyone on the road. I hope management addresses this behavior and reinforces safe driving practices with its drivers.

I saw some negative reviews for this service but can say I was 100% satisfied. Everyone I spoke…read morewith on the phone was very nice and professional. The day of my hike on the west rim trail they were there early. My driver Celeste, like every one else I dealt with, was great. Would not hesitate to use this company again.

I've only been here when I've been in town to run the Sand Hollow Marathon. Each time that I had…read morerun that marathon, this was the place to check-in and pick up our race packets. On race morning, they would open up the place so that we can stay out of the chilly morning air and to use the restrooms prior to the race. It was a good race venue as it was always kept clean and there was ample parking for all of the race participants as well as their friends and family.

The playground and splash pad are great for the kids! The outside bathroom stink! They do offer a…read morelot of fun classes for people of all ages. No matter what time of year it is, this building is always cold!

St. George park is up in the hills of this small-sized Mormon town, and yes indeed it was full of…read moreMormons. I guess they think it is in style to wear the same quiet blue-jeans (or blue jean skirt) with button up white shirts and short-cropped hair..the entire family of 10...weird. But anyway, the park itself had a pretty cool view of the town, which in itself seemed to have few redeeming qualities. The red rocks reminded me of the Garden of the Gods from my home town and overall it was a cool place to stop and have a drink and look at the slowly meandering semi-trucks in the background (illegally I might add...there is no glass (and of course no alcohol) allowed in park). But you know me: rebel to a T. If you are around the area, check it out. And if you want to get that first kiss, I couldn't think of a better overlook...just watch out for the Mormon popo's.

So I had been hearing about these falls from friends and knew I wanted to come and see them…read more These falls are located within Gunlock State Park. In addition to the waterfalls, there is a large reservoir where you can fish, swim and boat. The park is located about 10 miles out of St. George, Utah. My good friend and I decided last spring (2023) to come and see the falls. I checked the park website to make sure they were running. The falls don't run every year so always make sure to check the park website before heading up here. We arrived early afternoon but there were way too many peeps so we left to return later. We came back close to 5:00pm and the crowds had thinned. We paid the $10 fee and enjoyed the falls. You have to climb up to the falls so be sure to wear some trusted footwear so you don't slip. So much water rushing over the beautiful red rocks. It was quite a show and I highly recommend if you find yourself in the area. Remember to Leave No Trace and take care of our public lands.

So beautiful - Even though I wasn't able to walk a lot I'm glad I was able to catch this view…read morebefore they got dark. Some of the areas nearby make you pay but this was free. Please note there's no chairs around so if you're thinking about coming make sure you pack something to sit on the ground with and it does get a little buggy since you're so close to the water. Happy traveling!!!

We found this campground by accident, and we're so glad that we did! We had intentions of going to…read morea state park in Utah, but it was a Friday night (mid-May, 2024) and we hadn't made reservations, and they were full. So, I went to Recreation.gov and found that this campground had spaces available. It was 25 miles away, but it was on the way to our next destination. The campground is located in the Virgin River National Recreation Area, managed by the BLM. It was also very inexpensive -- $12 with a National Parks Senior Lifetime Pass ($16 without) for a non-electric site. We found the campground easily -- very close off the interstate but still surprisingly quiet. Finding our campsite though was another story! We were site 69 & the loops seemed to end at 68. We only found it after enlisting the help of a maintenance worker and a map in the restroom. The campground is in a lovely location, with many sites having views of the canyons or the Virgin River. Handicapped sites also have covers over their picnic tables to protect opponents from the Arizona desert sun. Restrooms have modern toilets and running water. The campground also has a few easy (and some harder) hiking trails -- including one down to the river where people were swimming and cooling off. None that we encountered were shaded so make sure you bring lots of water.

Nice grounds, plenty of space and beautiful views of the river and surrounding canyons. They have…read morerunning water and flush toilets. The only downfall is the quality of the water. It taste's bad and probably isn't heathy to drink so bring plenty of drinking specific water

There are 2 parking lots for the trail, either one of them is fine, no fee is required. First one…read morecomes with brief instructions and maps. It's easy hike with slow elevation. The petroglyphs site is on the rock side or right side, so stay on right side. It's about 3 miles round trip, expect one and half hour. It is fun to explore and search for petroglyphs since there is no signs or indications where these petroglyphs are located. The history of petroglyphs is not as old as I thought, it's about 800-1000 years old. Many petroglyphs are located on cliffs facing by the Santa Clara River. These petroglyphs include abstract and geometric patterns such as parallel lines, herringbone and patterns, as well as figurative patterns such as dancing people and goats. The petroglyphs have spiral patterns, which I think are in memory of their legend ancestor Spider Grandmother. And these dancing people may be worshiping the ancestor. There is a goat head painted very ethereal, it's so beautiful even looks like modern paintings. Although it is introduced that there is an organization-the Land Mountain Research and Conservation Foundation, dedicated to protecting these rock paintings. But these rock paintings are still in their original state, there are no monitoring measures to protect the wind and rain, and there are no markings on the location of the rock paintings. You have to climb up and down to find them. We encountered other tourists who lost their way in finding rock paintings. I truly hope significant measures to take to preserve and label these petroglyphs, maybe more academic research should be done to interpret them.

The Santa Clara River Trail System has an awesome trail which leads to petroglyphs. This trail is…read moreknown as Templ'po'op Petroglyph Trail and you can reach it from Anasazi Valley Trailhead. The trail is 2.9 miles long and takes you through the desert until you finally arrive to the petroglyphs. There are a lot of petroglyphs here which makes sense because Templ'po'op translates to rock writing. To see many of these petroglyphs you must climb around a bit. Some rocks had plenty of petroglyphs on them while some only had one or two drawings. There is really a lot of stuff to see here. On the way back there are some beautiful views. This is a very kid friendly hike. Even climbing around the rocks to see the petroglyphs felt safe.

The Virgin River Pass on Interstate 15 holds a golden spot in my heart and mind. It is sometimes in…read moremy dreams. When in the area, I always stop, and pay, here.

We didn't stay we just drove through to check out the site…read more We used the bathrooms they were clean and the sites were clean this place is beautiful surrounded by the canyon. It was empty when we went but it was hot like in the high 90's

Utah is one of the most majestic, awe-inspiring states and has been such an unexpected joy in my…read morelife - if you had told me 10 years ago that I'd be spending a significant part of my life in Utah I never would've believed you lol. Exploring Utah over the past 4-5 years has changed me - I have developed such a deep appreciation for the deserts and canyon lands that I used to vehemently dislike thanks to the Beehive State! Our 45th state is packed full of burnt orange cliffs and slot canyons, deep green rivers, towering multicolored mountains and hoodoos, unlimited arches and natural bridges, well preserved dinosaur footprints, and an insane amount of petroglyphs and pictographs dating back many thousands of years. I thoroughly enjoyed combing through my Utah photo collection from the past several years and I hope my pics will give you a sense of the vast land of adventure this state holds! When my son got out of the marines, he announced he was moving to Salt Lake City to go to college with his marine "brothers" - at the time I was absolutely devastated bc I thought he'd always live with me forever until the end of days (as I'm sure all mothers do LOL) - but he went off to make a life for himself with his newfound military bros (how dare he??!!!) His decision ended up being such a wonderful turn of events in all our lives - not only did it open up a whole new world of outdoor adventures and American history to explore, but it also brought so many wonderful people into our lives and given us a whole new branch of our family!! His military bros are the most fantastic people and their families have all become part of our family! The outdoor activities and wildlife are unparalleled- and the people are the kindest I've ever encountered. My son has utterly thrived in Utah and excelled at "The U" in his engineering major. This state will forever hold a special place in my heart! It's a hidden gem and I hope it stays that way - but I don't think it will bc apparently it's one of the fastest growing state in the US waaaa!! So I highly recommend visiting - but also please don't so it won't change LOL!!

Just Go (#10) We've…read morevisited the Great State of Utah many times over the years. This is an updated review. We love Utah because they have some of the most beautiful National Parks, which I mentioned extensively in my original review. We even revisited Bryce Canyon during Covid year (2020)... it was a great place to social distance ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ Aside from these iconic national parks we also found some national monuments, landmarks and small towns to visit including Virgin Town. If passing by don't forget to stop at the Buffalo Trading Company and try their awesome buffalo burgers... and did you know that there is a real UP House located in the southwestern City of Herriman? You won't find Carl, Ellie and Russell here, though. This house isn't cartoon. Old Irontown (Cedar City) - located in the southern part of Utah Old Irontown is said to be the very first ghost town in Utah. What we found was an off-the-beaten trail that led to the historical part of Old Irontown and a charcoal kiln was one of the landmarks in the ghost town... no ghosts, just a bunch of fire ants! Yikes! Park City Historic Main Street - I was charmed by this popular historic mountain town. Lots of shops and restaurants, bars and breweries, entertainment, galleries, and nearby hotel and lodging. It was once a silver town and hosted the Winter Olympics in 2002. Reminded me of Virginia City in NV. Bonneville Salt Flats (Wendover) - this was cool! We drove here in 2020... can't practice anymore social distancing than being here at the Salt Flats. We drove a mile out from the west rest stop area and checked out this densely packed salt bed. I had no idea that Southern Utah was once a dinosaur stomping ground (no pun intended) and that inside the St George Dinosaur Discovery Site @ Johnson Farm is the original intact track surface. Thank you Great State of Utah... so much natural beauty! Review #1348 updated