This hike is a bit unusual for the southwest desert, much of it is hiking through a shaded riparian area of cottonwoods and ...

Dixie National Forest Christmas tree permits are available online through Recreation.gov. Learn how to purchase a permit, ...

Once a 1930s service garage, The Garage Bar is now Colorado City’s go-to nightlife spot, blending small-town grit, warmth, ...

Celebrate the season with a free Trans-Siberian Orchestra Tribute concert on Dec. 8 at The Electric Theater in St. George. Enjoy hits from TSO’s holiday trilogy, performed by a family band from ...

Editor Elizabeth Gunter shares a heartfelt December message on slowing down, offering grace, and supporting one another ...

Discover handcrafted gifts and local creativity at the first annual Artisan Holiday Market, December 13 from 10 AM to 4 PM at ...

Celebrate the holidays with OTC Comedy’s final shows of the year on December 5 and 12 in Cedar City. Tickets are ten dollars ...

This week’s Southern Utah Events Guide features the St. George Christmas Village, "Merry Christmas, Charlie Brown", Christmas ...

Click here to download The Independent & Zion Guide Decembere 2025 PDF On the Cover: Winter Magic Awaits at Best Friends Animal Sanctuary and Roadhouse Inside: A JOURNEY THROUGH SOUTHERN UTAH’S ...

Discover the magic of winter at Best Friends Animal Sanctuary and the Best Friends Roadhouse in Kanab, with tours, ...

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Brian Head Resort launches the 2025–26 winter season with opening day festivities, fresh terrain on Navajo Mountain, and ...