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| Presented below are summary descriptions of destinations near St. George. Click on any name for complete information. |
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Zion
National Park is Utah's most
popular park. The massive cliff walls of sandstone that tower above
the canyon floor are truly inspiring. Great day hikes and good backpacking
opportunities are numerous. Easy scenic drives take you to the best
views. Zion is 40 miles northeast of St. George. |
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Canyon State Park is a small
park with some nice red sandstone cliffs, twisted rock layers and
lava flows near St. George. There is a pretty scenic drive and some
short hiking trails. It is 10 miles north of St. George. |
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The Pine
Valley Mountains are a pleasant
small range (10,365) covered with thick forests of pine and aspen.
They provide a nice break from the heat of the surrounding desert
landscape. The Pine Valley Mountains are 35 miles north of St. George. |
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Cedar
City is a mid-size city along
I-15 just east of the Markagunt Plateau. It serves as a base for
those exploring the plateau and as a more distant base for those
visiting Bryce Canyon and Zion national parks. In late summer the
city hosts a very popular Shakespeare Festival. It is 50 miles north
of St. George. |
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Markagunt
Plateau is a heavily forested
highland of peaks, rolling hills and broad meadows. It contains
two splendid scenic drives, a couple of large natural lakes, and
good opportunities for hiking and mountain biking. Within it is
Cedar
Breaks National Monument
and the resort town of Brian
Head. The Markagunt Plateau
is 55 miles northeast of St. George. |
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| Select Southwest Overview for summary descriptions of all destinations in Southwestern Utah. |
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