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Because the St. George area is located between the Rocky Mountains and the desert southwest, it features the distinct landscapes of both. It has forested mountain ranges and high plateaus, along with rugged and starkly beautiful red rock desert.
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Wednesday, March 12, 2008

Wheeeeee.....going up and down this hill is fun now!


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The name of this hill in the above photo is called “Foremaster” Over seven years ago when they finished this road going up and over the hill, it was a blessing because it made easier access to the businesses on this end of town. It also cut down on the traffic on the other end.

But since, through these seven years as the population increased...so did the usage and discovery of this uphill road by others. Originally there was not a traffic light at the bottom of the hill on this side. Many times the line of cars would be backed up nearly to the top of the hill, as each driver waited their turn at the yield sign below, to get onto the main road...called Riverside Drive. It got so that I dreaded using this hill to come down.

Well, to our great joy....a couple of weeks ago the NEW traffic lights were finally in use. Gosh what a difference. Hooray for traffic lights.