Look, we love the great outdoors, but sometimes it’s nice to do something else along with all that camping and hiking. So, if you’re planning on hanging out in Southern Utah this coming year, here are a couple of suggestions to add into your itinerary of outdoor adventure. Skiing – If you’re coming to Southern [...]
It’s a new year, and if you’re anything like us, you’ve made a resolution or two. We all know that the most popular resolutions are about improving health and fitness. We at the Lodge think we know of a way to keep you motivated at the gym this year - sign up for the 2017 [...]
If your looking for an easy weekend getaway this holiday season, we know just the place - Bryce Canyon National Park. You may be wondering to yourself what there is to do in Bryce Canyon during the winter. The answer, plenty. In addition to the natural beauty, fresh air, and sunshine that you’ll get to [...]
It’s Christmas time! We at the Lodge love to celebrate the holiday season. It can be just as full of adventure as other times of the year. Here are our suggestions for a Merry Christmas here in Southern Utah. Go Skiing - We have slopes here in Southern Utah too. Check out the two main [...]
We’ve had our first hints of snow here in Southern Utah. And for many, that spells doom for their outdoor plans. However, we have an answer for all you adventure junkies out there - snowmobiling. It’s like ATVs for snow. And, actually, snowmobiling can open up areas of Utah that you might not otherwise see. [...]
Capitol Reef is Utah’s best national park. (Of course that’s just our opinion, but it’s also the right opinion.) Don’t believe us? Here are three reasons why Capitol Reef is the superior national park - Playing all the hits – Capitol Reef has all the best scenery in one place. If you like slot canyons, [...]
There are so many things to do and see in Southern Utah, sometimes it can be tough to narrow it down. That’s where this list which we’ve dubbed the “Utahopian Dictionary: an A to Z guide to Southern Utah” comes in. While it doesn’t provide a complete catalouge of what you might discover, it should [...]
Utah is a pretty big state. And no matter how many times you’ve visited it, you’ll always be able to discover new places. One of the wildest, and most intensely beautiful, area of Southern Utah is the Grand Staircase–Escalante National Monument. We’ve written extensively about the Burr Trail and Calf Creek, the most well-known attractions [...]
The warm weather is winding down in Southern Utah, but that doesn’t mean you can’t still have some last-minute fun-in-the sun. We’re talking about doing some of those really long hikes - the ones that might be too strenuous to attempt in the heat of summer. So here is the Lodge at Red River Ranch’s [...]
Sometimes, when watching a film, you will see an expansive shot of desert scenery on screen. And sometimes, what you’re actually looking at is Southern Utah. Film and television crews routinely film in areas such as Monument Valley, Moab, and Zion National Park. Sometimes the finished product conveys the spirit of the Old West - [...]