Tuesday, March 16, 2010

Places to Go – Cedar Breaks Winter

cedar breaks winter Photo via NPS

Cedar Breaks is one of Southern Utah’s oft-forgotten gems.  In the summertime, a quick drive up Cedar Canyon leads you to several lookout points where you can gaze at the resplendent red-rock beauty that is Cedar Breaks, but did you know that the National Monument is open for several recreational activities during the winter as well?

The scenic drive to Cedar Breaks is closed during the winter, but access into the park is available via cross country skiing, snowshoeing or by snowmobiles, with groomed trails available throughout the Monument.

A yurt was constructed recently to serve as a winter ranger station and is open each weekend during the winter from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.  Stop by the yurt to warm up and enjoy hot chocolate as a break from the cold.

Cedar Breaks doesn’t collect fees during its winter season,  so enjoy your winter recreational activities for free.

Sunday, March 14, 2010

Hiatus

utah-cedar-city Image via destination360

After a nearly six month break, we will be back this week with new finds, area highlights and upcoming events. Stay tuned!

Thursday, August 6, 2009

Around Town - Southern Utah Events

Summer is coming to an end soon! Get your fill while you can.

Cedar City Area:

Friday, August 7th -
Danny Schmidt Concert
Lorraine Cornelius Memorial Park (Kanarraville)
8 pm
$7.50 at the door or at Groovacious

Off the Cuff
Crystal Inn
10 pm
$5


Saturday, August 8th -
Miss Rodeo Iron County

Iron County Fair Grounds (Parowan)
9 am to 6 pm
Admission


Guided Heritage Tour
Meets in front of Bulloch Drug (Main Street, Cedar City)
10 am
Free!


Farmers Market
Ladybug Nursery (42 S. Westview Dr., Cedar City)
9 am to 6 pm
Free!


St. George Area:

Friday, August 7th -
Roadrunner Baseball
DSC - Hurst Field
7:05 pm
$5;$10; or $15


Saturday, August 8th -
Stillhouse Road Concert
Ancestor Square
9 am
Free!


Truman
with guest openers EagleHawk and Gary Tom
OC Tanner Amphitheater (Springdale)
7 pm
$10

Thursday, July 30, 2009

Around Town - Southern Utah Events

Beat the heat with these weekend events.

Cedar City Area:

Friday, July 31st -
Parowan Summer Concert Series
Featuring Eric Dodge
Main Street Gazebo
8 pm
Free!


Campfire Concerts in the Canyon
Featuring Steve Swift and John Scotter
Southwest Wildlife Foundation Park campfire pit (1 1/2 miles east of Cedar City along Hwy 14)
8 pm
Free!


Off the Cuff
@ theCrystal Inn
10 pm
$5 admission


Saturday, August 1st -
Parowan City Fly-In Pancake Breakfast
Come watch planes take off and land!
Parowan Airport
8 am


Christmas in July Craft Faire
King's Pavilion (300 W. University, Cedar City)
11 am - 7 pm
Come find your Christmas gifts early!


Live Music @ Mike's Tavern (90 W. Hoover Ave., Cedar City)
Featuring "Durty Burt"
9 pm
$5 admission


St. George Area:

Friday, July 31st -
Concert @ Jazzy Java
Featuring Jerone Witig Blues Trio
Jazzy Java (285 N. Bluff, St. George)
9 pm
$5 admission


Saturday, August 1st -
Zion Canyon Farmers Market
@ The Bit and Spur (Springdale)
9 am - 10:30 am
Free!


Downtown Farmers Market
Ancestor Square (St. George)
8 am - noon
Free!


Jeremy Ashida @ TwentyFive Main
25 Main St. (St. George)
7 pm

Admission

Thursday, July 23, 2009

Around Town - Southern Utah Events

The pioneer children walked and walked and walked. But you don't have to! These events are local.

Cedar City Area:

Friday, July 24th -
Lion's Family Rodeo
Iron County Fairgrounds (Parowan)
11 am - 2 pm
Yeehaw!


Parowan City Concert Series
Main Street Gazebo
Off the Cuff @ 8 pm
Garret Carson & Heather Shurtleff @ 9pm
Free!


Cedar City 24th Celebration
Program - 8:30 am @ the Old Rock Church
Fun Run - 9:30 am on Main Street
Parade - 10 am on Main Street
Activities in the Main Street Park all day
Free!


Enoch City 24th Celebration
Parade - 4 pm
Events in the park
Free!


Panguitch City 24th Celebration
Boy Scout Breakfast - 7 am
Parade - 10 am
DUP Program - 11 am
Fireman's Lunch - 12:30 pm
Kiddie Races - 2:00 pm
Rodeo @ Triple C Arena - 7:00 pm
Dance - 9:30 pm


Saturday, July 25th -
Brianhead Movie Night & Hotdog Roast
Brianhead Town
8:30 pm
Free!


Live Music @ Mike's Tavern
Featuring "Middle of the Road"
Mike's Tavern (90 W. Hoover Ave. Cedar City)

9 pm
$5 admission


St. George Area:

Friday, July 24th -
Ivin's 24th Celebration
Ivin's City Park
Breakfast - 7 am to 9 am (fee)
Parade - 9 am
Activities in the park - 10 am to 2 pm
Movie "Road to Morocco" - 9 pm

Free!

Washington City 24th Celebration
Veteran's Park
Breakfast - 7:30 am to 9 am
Parade - 9 am
Activities in the park all day
Movie @ dusk
Fireworks!
Free!


Secondhand Serenade
Dixie Sunbowl (100 S. 400 E. St. George)
7:00 pm
$20 admission


Sunset in the Square Outdoor Movie
The Astronaut Farmer
St. George Town Square
8 pm
Free!


Enterprise American Legion Rodeo
American Legion Rodeo Arena (1003 E. 100 N.)
Music @ 7 pm by the Durty Burt Band
Rodeo @ 8 pm
$6 admission


Saturday, July 25th -
Tuacahn Saturday Market
1100 Tuacahn Drive
Breakfast - 9 am to 11 am
8 am to 2 pm
Free!


Roadrunner Baseball
DSC - Hurst Field
7 pm
$15/$10/$5 tickets

Tuesday, July 21, 2009

Tasty Dish - Pastry Pub

Tasted: Turkey Sandwich on wheat and Mediterranean Pasta Salad

If you've been wondering and worrying about the return of the Pastry Pub, worry no more. Finally, after several months of repairs due to a fire last December, the local favorite is open again. But rest assured, nothing has changed. There are still tempting treats peeking through the glass case; sandwiches piled high with meats, cheeses and veggies; and refreshing salads that pack a punch of flavor.

We tried the half sandwich/half salad combo. Good for those of us that can't make up our minds. The turkey sandwich hits the spot with fresh veggies and a spicy spread that bumps up the flavor factor. Oooo, and that bread? So soft, it's just like Mom's. And the Mediterranean Pasta Salad? Avocados, olives, tomato... Perfectly proportions of salad to dressing. Not too dry, not too soggy. That's hard to come by and we're picky.

Where: Pastry Pub (86 W. Center Street, Cedar City)
Chump Change: Salads and sandwiches for about $5 and up.

Thursday, July 16, 2009

Around Town - Southern Utah Events

Get out and enjoy the heat.

Cedar City Area:

Thursday, July 16th -
Utah Shakespearean Festival Cabaret
@ The Grind
Actors put on a fun show to support REACH
11 pm
$7 at the door

Friday, July 17th -
Parowan Summer Concert Series
Featuring Chet Falkner
8 pm at the Main Street Gazebo
Free!

Duck Creek Days Chili Cook Off
Music, booths and lots of knock-your-socks-off chili
All day Friday and Saturday!
Free!!

Neil Simon Festival
Featuring three plays
Tuesday through Saturday
Cedar City Heritage Center
Prices vary

Saturday, July 18th -
National Park Free Weekend!!
Take your pick of one of southern Utah's many national parks
FREE!!

Thunder on the Mountain Motorcycle Rally
Brian Head
Food and loud machines. How manly!
All day Friday and Saturday
Free!

Live Music at Mike's Tavern
Featuring Steven Swift
Mike's Tavern (90 W. Hoover Ave, Cedar City)
9 pm
$5 admission

St. George Area:

Friday, July 17th -
Roadrunner Baseball
Family fun at a minor league game
DSC - Hurst Field
7:00 pm
$5;$10 or $15

Rent
Tony Award winning musical
Green Valley Spa (1871 W. Canyon View Dr., St. George)
7:25 pm
$15 admission

Lights Out, Lock In II
Drop your kids off at the Washington City Community Center
and let them play all night long!
8:00 pm to 8:00 am
$18 per kid

Saturday, July 18th -
Lend Me A Tenor
DSC Dolores Dore Eccles Fine Arts Center
7:30 pm
$10 tickets

St. George Contemporary Dancers
OC Tanner Amphitheater, Springdale
8:00 pm
$10 admission