High desert hiking with Steve
All directions to hikes, trail heads, parks and campgrounds mentioned in this blog will be written as if the point of departure is always St George, Utah. Since St. George is my home it only makes sense to direct all outings from here, rather than trying to go from many directions.
Anyone visiting the Southwestern region, from anywhere in the world, would be smart to also make St. George, or almost any of the smaller cities of Washington County, their temporary base of operations while vacationing or sight-seeing in this region. This County is home to, or close-by, many of the most popular parks, both State and National. The Grand Canyon, Bryce Canyon, Zion National Park, and many lesser known but equally interesting places are all just a short drive away from these communities.
My intention, in this blog, is to bring out some of the lesser known places of interest, things to see, as well as the unique history of the region. Emphasized in this blog will be the little known trails, interesting landmarks, scenic places, and the historic artifacts and writings of the Native Americans that have inhabited this area for centuries. Also of interest will be the European explorers that first came to this region in the Sixteenth Century, they certainly left their mark here.
