Southern Utah is just one big outdoor playground! Even in winter, it is just so beautiful you simply can’t resist getting outside. For more years now than we can even remember, a group of my girlfriends and I head to Bryce Canyon for our annual “Cross Country Ski Trip”. I put “Cross Country Ski Trip”
The number one question visitors ask is “Where should we eat?” Once they let me know what they are looking for, and that is “Just good home-cookin’ ” then my number one answer is Houston’s Trails End Resturant, Houston’s is a Kanab staple. Plain and simple. A Great family restaurant with reasonable prices, and on
Anyone who has been to Kanab in southern Utah can tell you this is a special place. But there is a special place within this special place I want to tell you about. Best Friends Animal Sanctuary This is the largest no-kill animal sanctuary in the country. They have other locations throughout
I love being a vacation rental owner and host, I really do! I love meeting guests and helping them discover little gems in our beautiful area. I love hearing about their adventures at the end of the day. I love feeling like friends at the end of their stay. And I love helping a friend
Spring is Coming….. in a while. But now is the time to prepare – for Ragnar! Gather up your trail running team, get registered and get training! The race takes place May 10-11th, just outside of Zion National Park, South Western Utah. While John and I are not racers, we did go up to Ragnar
Not far from Kanab, beneath the highway is a hidden Dragon. Well, at least the Belly Of The Dragon! Come explore! A great place to bring your kids and get that “cave exploring feeling” even though the Belly is more of a tunnel. It is just long enough you may want a flashlight in the
Kanab has some great restaurants but none of them have quite the ambiance that you will find at the Iron Horse Restaurant. The Iron horse sits right on the bend in the middle of town, Behind Denny’s wigwam. There is a huge courtyard full of fun photo ops. Including an old Western town, a covered
Big news for us near North Rim Grand Canyon! Due to the high elevation the North Rim Road had traditionally closed down for the Season in mid Oct. But thanks to public input, diligent travel council and a willing Park Director, The road is staying open!! But not without caveats – the Lodge and dinning
Where do we go when we want just plain ole’ GOOD, home-cooked, authentic Mexican fare that won’t break the bank? We go see Rosa and her family at Escobar’s Mexican Restaurant!This place is a staple in Kanab, truly a locals kinda place. And it is only a one-block walk from the Western Star Bungalow! Bonus!John
This small town knows how to celebrate – Listen bright and early at 6:00 AM for the cannons as they Blast Off! awakening the whole town for the days festivities! Soon after, join in on a Color Fun Run 5K starting at the church in the center of town at 7:00AM. 10:00 AM join the town
