According the website Brian Head said it's set to open Nov 8th. I want to bring 2 kids skiing for their 2nd time. So very new and don't expect them to stick with the Green part of the mtn. I can save a significant amount during Thanksgiving vs xmas time. Any thoughts of how conditions are this early in the season?

Backstory, I've been on the road since Oct 10. I've been camping between Cedar City and Kanab (while working full time)

I have the week of November 4th off from work and trying to figure out what to do and where to go as I head back towards home (Ogden).

I don't want to freeze at night and would like to enjoy myself.

I've already camped at the following spots on this trip

- Meadow Hot Springs

- Gooseberry Mesa

- Kanab (hiked buckskin gulch 2 days ago-saturday in a day)

- Toroweep (north rim of the grand canyon) (see below pic)

https://preview.redd.it/eajgo5yhvkxd1.jpg?width=4032&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=071006cc47b0fb5f21894df6954e8cbb158e514d

I was considering Great Basin National park, but I think by next week it might be kinda cold and some roads closed due to snow.

I have my mountain bike with me and my dog. and would love some suggestions of places I might want to adventure to while I start heading home. I know its going to rain a little bit tonight and tomorrow so I don't want go anywhere that might be wet or snowy where I might get stuck if I go off road.

I've also camped around St George a lot over the years and have MTB's a lot in the area, so I'd like to go somewhere other than St George. I would also like to avoid Moab as well because I've also spent a lot of time there.

I’ll be spending 4 nights in Kanab next week, what are some underrated gems or scenic drives to do/see in Southern Utah besides the obvious (Zion/Bryce Canyon)?

Hello, I am formerly an employee from Utah's Hogle Zoo and the Loveland Living Planet Aquarium and now an undergrad student at UVU studying zoology. I've been following on here that the Red Cliffs Reserve and surrounding areas are at risk from urban development. While I'm not originally from Utah, I did conceive the idea of an accredited zoo in St George awhile back. It would take time but is a zoo featuring sections showcasing the three ecoregions that make up Greater Zion, as well as potentially having Australian and African Sections, be economically and maybe financially beneficial to Saint George?

Check out how beautiful it looks at night

https://youtube.com/shorts/A58b4B_TP7o?si=XyX8jKqR89uuhYBN

Hello!

I’ve just moved to La Verkin with my wife and I’m looking to get a job working in the national or state parks. I have an extensive background in construction (union pipefitter/welder by trade) however I’m looking to switch industries. Anyone in this subreddit that works in the parks that can point me in the right direction, any leads, tips or advice would be extremely appreciated!

Hey everyone!

I just moved to St. George from SLC, and have been a nail tech since 2015. I am STRUGGLING to get nail clients here. I specialize in gel nails, and perform advanced cuticle work. I am curious, what do you look for in a nail tech? What makes you love your nail tech, or what makes you hate them? Trying to figure out what I need to do to get more ladies in my chair 🥰🥰 pic of my work for reference 💅🏻

Hiii! I'm looking for a one of my friend (we are French), she has the possibility to choose a bachelor in international relations in these 2 universities but each one has positive and negative points. Also, are both safe to live? Could you give us your opinion?

Going on a girls trip November 14th-18th in St. George Utah. It’s five girls who like to have fun but also appreciate activities like hiking. any recs on fun things to do, restaurants, etc. would be amazing!

Has anyone heard of the HorrorFest International Film Festival? Are there any Horror fanatics in Southern Utah willing to come hang out?

https://www.fmasu.com/event-details/horrorfest-international-film-festival-2024

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I need to catch a flight from Harry Reid International Airport Los Vegas, I am currently in Cedar City right now. Guys, what's the best shuttle service that I can take? I live very close to SUU and don't have a car.

I'm looking to move to Southern Utah for the express purpose of spending as much time as possible outdoors in the parks. I'd like to live close to one specifically for day trips while also being somewhat strategically located to be able to hit up all the parks eventually.

There doesn't seem to be much housing in the southeastern part of the state. Southwest has Cedar City and St George. Am I missing anywhere else?

I'm a single 39m with a cat and dog. Having the pets limits my options a bit. I'm a bit worried St George is too family/retirement oriented, am I overblowing that aspect? It's also not exactly centrally located. On the other hand it'd be nice to be in a decent sized place with access to good gyms and grocery stores.

Any advice would be appreciated!

Edit to add: I hear you all and quite frankly made the OP more NP focused than I meant. I don't care about the label "NP." Just want to be outside exploring all that Southern Utah has to offer. Living close (<5 miles to walking distance preferably) to great outdoors (hiking paths specifically) is paramount and I can easily travel to the rest.

Should have clarified I'm looking to rent initially.

I've gotten more great information than I bargained for! Thank you!

Hello everyone,

I've had my eye on southern Utah as a potential place to live in the future and I'm starting to think about materializing that.

I'm interested in the Cedar City area. I'm coming from northern Nevada, familiar with living and driving in the snow; I've visited the area several times and love all the outdoor recreation options around, like climbing, mtb, skiing.

I'm a healthcare professional and would be seeking work at the Cedar City hospital or nearby clinics (St. George isn't a deal breaker but I'd rather have a shorter commute). Does anyone have any insights on how it is to work at the hospital there or for Intermountain in general? Do people like working there? Is there a lot of turnover? Is it really difficult to get hired there? *I see that pay range for my position is almost the same as it is in northern NV, and cost of living is less at least in terms of home prices, gas, and food.

I'm a mid-30s single woman with no children, and very much have the mindset of "you do you", "live and let live", I don't get in other people's business and I don't like to be told how to live my life- I'm not religious but I have many friends who are, I have friends and family on both sides of the political spectrum, it's not an issue for me if it isn't for you. As a side note, I don't drink alcohol as a personal choice (so lack of nightlife in town is not a problem!). My question is how welcoming would the community be to a person like me? I'd like to be able to make friends and be a part of the community.

TL,DR:

• insights on working for the hospital in Cedar City or just Intermountain in general. Is it easy to get a job the Cedar city hospital? Do people like working there?

• how welcoming and open is the community, for someone with a "You do you- live and let live" mindset who gets along with most people- but also doesn't like to be told how to live?

Thanks everyone!!

My buddy is visiting Utah for the first time during the summer/fall months. Im planning on taking him to do the Narrows bottom up and hiking Bryce Canyon during the full moon. Any other uniquely Utah hikes or suggestions? Any help is appreciated.

see FB link at r/mormon … x-posting body of the message from LHP:

Good morning!

I'm still looking to speak to people about their Jodi Hildebrandt experiences. (Thank you to the many of you who have reached out so far).

I'm trying to connect with friends, family, neighbors, clients, victims, law enforcement- anyone we haven't contacted yet for our upcoming Netflix series on the topic. The more I've dived into this, the more I realize how absolutely prolific she was in our LDS/Mormon-adjacent communities and the incredible damage she's done.

If you worked with her and feel some weird ways about that, this is also a time for you to help make things right. Speak up, follow that voice inside you that told you something wasn't quite right. Speaking out will help others. You can also just speak to us to help give us background or point us in the right direction.

This story needs to be told as holistically as possible. A lot of pain and damage have resulted in this story and it doesn't have to end that way.

If this is you or you know anyone willing to talk, please message me ASAP. I'm especially looking for folks in Ivins who were her neighbors or people in the Ivins 7th Ward or those who knew Jodi personally. Southern Utah and Ivins/Kayenta friends, can you help?

Torrey local here, headed to Brian Head next weekend for some exploring and r&r with my lovely lady and our dog. Yes, I realize it’s mostly a ghost town in the summer, that’s why we’re going 👻. We’ll be riding the bike park and doing the other summer activities at the resort, but aside from Cedar Breaks are there any other must-see things in the area? Also we’ll have paddleboards. What is the best lake around for paddleboarding? Thx.

My little brother is getting hitched in St George next week. I'm looking for family activities to do with children 7 and up. I've been in Texas too long and would love to get in some hiking. Man, I miss the mountains

So a friend told me about slot canyons and I've been thinking it might not be so bad for hiking in the heat. I've heard about Kanarra Falls and The Narrows, but I'm not sure if these are too hard for kids/adults who haven't hiked for a while.

Could some kind internet stranger tell me more about the options around there and whether or not I'm dreaming when I think it's a good idea to do any kind of hike in August?

i’m going to duck creek in december. i know i might need chains but am i allowed to use them on all roads or do i have to take them off?

While I know that Grand Staircase/Hole in the Rock Road can get very, very hot in summer (I am an out of stater but have first hand experience), I was surprised to see that the 10 day forecast predicts temperatures in the mid 80s for nearby Escalante next week.

This would obviously make me feel much better about exploring more of Hole in the Rock Road, but I came across one anecdote on AllTrails stating there could be as much as 10 degree difference between Escalante and Hole in the Rock. Does this sound accurate? I wanted to get input from those more familiar with the area about whether or not this is true, before I embark on any further hikes.

Much appreciated.

I’ve been reading a lot of blogs and watching YT videos of folks who did the sneaker route to the arch: I understand it’s recommended to bring your own rope to tie a knot around a small arched stone at the top of the canyon. However I’ve seen some recent comments stating that the arch looks worn and on its last leg. That said it seems like some bolts have been placed recently, and as a hiker who does not do gear-necessary outings I’m trying to figure out how the bolt could be used to secure a rope. Tying a rope around a piece of arched rock is intuitive to me, less so is using a rope on a bolt sticking out of the ground just a few centimeters.

Thanks.

Hello, my friend and I were traveling from SLC, back to California while hitting a bunch of national parks along the way (Bryce, Zion, north rim, Joshua tree, Death Valley) but unfortunately the clutch went out on our truck at the vermillion cliffs, and we were towed to Kanab. We have a hotel here now, hoping to get the truck looked at tomorrow. If the truck isn’t an easy fix and can’t be done tomorrow, I need to find a way to an airport, so I can fly home before Sunday evening. I have to pick up my children Monday morning, with zero flexibility. (Yay for ugly divorce). My friend can stay in town with the truck until it can get fixed but I have to get home. I don’t see any car rental places or trains or buses. Any suggestions on how I can get to the Las Vegas airport (it’s the closest?!) I’m absolutely lost and freaking out. Especially after being stranded for entire day at the cliffs. Any help or insight would be appreciated.