It’s so fun to drive around St. George and have these wonderful mountains surrounding us.
Friday, February 20, 2009
Saturday, February 14, 2009
Culture and the Arts in St. George
Southwest Symphony Orchestra…
The 2008-2009 eight-month concert season of the Southwest Symphony Orchestra has as their theme this year… “Simply Sensational Sounds”
Music soothes our souls, makes us feel good about ourselves, and gives us hope in the future.
For more information:
http://www.southwestsymphony.org/
The 2008-2009 eight-month concert season of the Southwest Symphony Orchestra has as their theme this year… “Simply Sensational Sounds”
Music soothes our souls, makes us feel good about ourselves, and gives us hope in the future.
For more information:
http://www.southwestsymphony.org/
Celebrity Concert Series….
Ten to thirteen presentations are offered each season, which includes symphony, opera, musicals, ballet, ethnic and chamber music.
Some events presented through the years include: St. Petersburg Ballet with Galina Mezentseva, Western Opera Theater, The Brothers Four, Tafelmusik Baroque Orchestra, Albert McNeil Jubilee Singers, Ballet Hispanico, Americus Brass Band, Montana Repertory Theater, Mendelssohn String Quartet with Charles Neidich, The Nylons, Turtle Island and Montreux.
Some events presented through the years include: St. Petersburg Ballet with Galina Mezentseva, Western Opera Theater, The Brothers Four, Tafelmusik Baroque Orchestra, Albert McNeil Jubilee Singers, Ballet Hispanico, Americus Brass Band, Montana Repertory Theater, Mendelssohn String Quartet with Charles Neidich, The Nylons, Turtle Island and Montreux.
For more information:
http://www.dixie.edu/concerts/
http://www.dixie.edu/concerts/
Friday, February 6, 2009
Rosenbruch Wildlife Museum
Rosenbruch Wildlife Museum in St. George is a world class facility of over 25,000 sq. ft. allowing visitors to experience over 300 species of wildlife throughout the world in their natural habitat. Nearly a quarter mile of mountain pathway (suitable for handicap access) winds its way through the plains of Africa, the forests of North America, and the mountains of Asia.
A two story mountain with two live waterfalls, over 50 hidden speakers providing ambient sounds of different animals, periodic thunder and lightning storms, provide an experience to be remembered.
Each person is provided a personal radio for narration during their journey describing the various animals with personal experiences from around the world by the Rosenbruch Family.
Nearly every large mammal of the world has been collected by the Rosenbruch Family over the past 40-years. All animals were legally hunted which have provided substantial revenue for protecting animal habitat and anti-poaching for third world countries.
Some species may no longer exist in countries like the Sudan of Africa that has been embroiled in Civil War for over 20-years. Other countries in Central Asia are increasingly difficult to access due to political problems.
The Rosenbruch family is committed to educating the public of the history and contribution that managed sport hunting provides for governments to provide protection for critical habitat and management of their wildlife resources.
Visit their website at: http://www.rosenbruch.org/index.html
A two story mountain with two live waterfalls, over 50 hidden speakers providing ambient sounds of different animals, periodic thunder and lightning storms, provide an experience to be remembered.
Each person is provided a personal radio for narration during their journey describing the various animals with personal experiences from around the world by the Rosenbruch Family.
Nearly every large mammal of the world has been collected by the Rosenbruch Family over the past 40-years. All animals were legally hunted which have provided substantial revenue for protecting animal habitat and anti-poaching for third world countries.
Some species may no longer exist in countries like the Sudan of Africa that has been embroiled in Civil War for over 20-years. Other countries in Central Asia are increasingly difficult to access due to political problems.
The Rosenbruch family is committed to educating the public of the history and contribution that managed sport hunting provides for governments to provide protection for critical habitat and management of their wildlife resources.
Visit their website at: http://www.rosenbruch.org/index.html
Rosenbruch Wildlife Museum • 1835 Convention Center Drive • St. George, UT 84790 • (435) 656-0033. The Museum sits adjacent to the Dixie Convention Center
Thursday, January 29, 2009
Thursday, January 22, 2009
Easy way to earn $200 a month at the plasma donation center in St. George
BioLife Plasma Services in St. George
816 N. 2860 E. Street (next to Costco)
BioLife Plasma Services is an industry leader in the collection of high quality plasma that is processed into life-saving plasma-based therapies.
BioLife operates and maintains numerous state-of-the-art plasma collection facilities throughout the United States and collects nearly 3 million liters of plasma per year, helping hemophiliac and cancer patients as well as burn and trauma units with the donations of plasma.
The process of getting the plasma entails inserting a needle in the donor’s vein, and pumping blood into a specialized spinning device that separates the plasma from the cellular components of the blood, such as red and white blood cells and platelets.
While the plasma is collected, the other blood components are pumped into a reservoir. Once the reservoir is full, the red and white blood cells and platelets are returned to the donor’s body.
Throughout the process, the system automatically alternates between collection and re-infusion until the predetermined amount of plasma is obtained, based on your weight.
The tubing and all other collection supplies that come in contact with your blood are discarded and replaced with new, sterile materials each time a donation procedure is performed. Your blood never enters the machine.
When people donate blood they can’t get that blood back right away, but plasma is different. Plasma will automatically replenish itself in one’s body. When people give blood they feel weak, but when people donate plasma that doesn’t occur and they can go right back to school or work without having any of those symptoms.
So if you are looking for extra cash, you can donate up to two times a week and earn up to $240 a month. The payment system credits the money onto a debit card for you…you can just keep going in, and they automatically fund the card with the amount each time.
People are paid according to how long they donate.
The average length of time it takes to donate is 2 ½ hours for the very first visit, to go through the questions process, but the next visits are on average of 45 to 60 minutes long, which includes the time it takes to answer some health questions at the beginning of each session.
BioLife operates and maintains numerous state-of-the-art plasma collection facilities throughout the United States and collects nearly 3 million liters of plasma per year, helping hemophiliac and cancer patients as well as burn and trauma units with the donations of plasma.
The process of getting the plasma entails inserting a needle in the donor’s vein, and pumping blood into a specialized spinning device that separates the plasma from the cellular components of the blood, such as red and white blood cells and platelets.
While the plasma is collected, the other blood components are pumped into a reservoir. Once the reservoir is full, the red and white blood cells and platelets are returned to the donor’s body.
Throughout the process, the system automatically alternates between collection and re-infusion until the predetermined amount of plasma is obtained, based on your weight.
The tubing and all other collection supplies that come in contact with your blood are discarded and replaced with new, sterile materials each time a donation procedure is performed. Your blood never enters the machine.
When people donate blood they can’t get that blood back right away, but plasma is different. Plasma will automatically replenish itself in one’s body. When people give blood they feel weak, but when people donate plasma that doesn’t occur and they can go right back to school or work without having any of those symptoms.
So if you are looking for extra cash, you can donate up to two times a week and earn up to $240 a month. The payment system credits the money onto a debit card for you…you can just keep going in, and they automatically fund the card with the amount each time.
People are paid according to how long they donate.
The average length of time it takes to donate is 2 ½ hours for the very first visit, to go through the questions process, but the next visits are on average of 45 to 60 minutes long, which includes the time it takes to answer some health questions at the beginning of each session.
Thursday, January 8, 2009
Time rolls on
We’re into a new year and a new month and time just rolls along….not waiting for anyone or anything.
Christmas has come and gone in St. George, just like it has where you live. We each spent the holidays in our own special way and are now continuing to go forward to see what each new day of this brand new year will bring into our lives.
St. George continues to grow in population with new businesses sprouting up all the time. More and more places to eat seem to be what opens up the most.
We are hopeful, just like you that 2009 will be good to all of us, and that we will do what we can to make it a good year.
Tuesday, December 23, 2008
Now you see them....now you don't
mountains visible on a clear day:
mountains hidden behind clouds on a stormy day:
It is interesting how the view near my house of the Pine Valley Mountains can change according to the weather.
mountains hidden behind clouds on a stormy day:
It is interesting how the view near my house of the Pine Valley Mountains can change according to the weather.
Monday, December 15, 2008
Dixie Convention Center
Hosting a variety of events, from home and garden expos to volleyball tournaments to high school reunions, the Dixie Convention Center is St. George's premier facility for conventions and trade shows. Its main exhibit hall boasts 46,500 square feet of column-free space that can accommodate anything from banquets to concerts. It can seat over 6,000 people for a concert or special event, as well as fit up to 240 10'X10' booths for a trade show.
Besides its main exhibit hall, the convention center features a 13,205 square foot ballroom that can seat up to 1,886 people for a large meeting. Its 7,078-square-foot Garden Room is an inviting reception and banquet space enclosed within glass to provide a unique indoor/outdoor feel. Three other mid-sized rooms can be configured many different ways, according to your event's needs. The 178-seat auditorium is an ideal spot for multi-media presentations.
St. George residents are glad to have this facility in their midst. For more information, click on their website:
http://www.dixiecenter.com/index.html
Besides its main exhibit hall, the convention center features a 13,205 square foot ballroom that can seat up to 1,886 people for a large meeting. Its 7,078-square-foot Garden Room is an inviting reception and banquet space enclosed within glass to provide a unique indoor/outdoor feel. Three other mid-sized rooms can be configured many different ways, according to your event's needs. The 178-seat auditorium is an ideal spot for multi-media presentations.
St. George residents are glad to have this facility in their midst. For more information, click on their website:
http://www.dixiecenter.com/index.html
Monday, December 8, 2008
What a delightful event
The Dicken’s Christmas Festival....an annual event held the first week in December.
Step back in time and enjoy the sights and sounds of 19th Century Old London Town as it comes to life at The Dickens' Christmas Festival held in the St. George Dixie Convention Center. This Festival is not just another craft show, but a unique and unusual entertainment and shopping experience. Guests wind through narrow village streets as they shop for gifts and rub shoulders with a cast of Dickens' characters such as Tiny Tim, Scrooge and even Queen Victoria. Old English shops, hundreds of period costumes, orphans, royalty, and the "real" Father Christmas all combine to offer guests a holiday experience like no other!
There is continuous entertainment from local and statewide performing groups seen throughout each day on three different stages. Thousands of eager customers attend and experience this magical holiday festival, then take home wonderful treasures, fond memories, and the spirit of Christmas.
Step back in time and enjoy the sights and sounds of 19th Century Old London Town as it comes to life at The Dickens' Christmas Festival held in the St. George Dixie Convention Center. This Festival is not just another craft show, but a unique and unusual entertainment and shopping experience. Guests wind through narrow village streets as they shop for gifts and rub shoulders with a cast of Dickens' characters such as Tiny Tim, Scrooge and even Queen Victoria. Old English shops, hundreds of period costumes, orphans, royalty, and the "real" Father Christmas all combine to offer guests a holiday experience like no other!
There is continuous entertainment from local and statewide performing groups seen throughout each day on three different stages. Thousands of eager customers attend and experience this magical holiday festival, then take home wonderful treasures, fond memories, and the spirit of Christmas.
Monday, December 1, 2008
Excellent healthcare in St. George
St. George has two hospitals:
....the original hospital on the 400 East Campus includes: women’s and children’s services, cancer center, acute rehabilitation, various outpatient clinics, behavioral medicine, surgery center, imaging/lab/IS, newborn intensive care unit, pediatrics, Huntsman cancer center, behabioral medicine, radiation exposure screening and education program, acute rehabilitation unit.
....the new hospital on the River Road Campus includes: critical care services, imaging services, cardiovascular, bariatrics, joint services, inpatient and outpatient. For more information, click on the following two links:
http://www.stgeorgechamber.com/Healthcare.htm
http://intermountainhealthcare.org/hospitals/dixie/Pages/home.aspx
Also, on the campus of the new hospital is a building which includes an InstaCare clinic, Doctors offices, a pharmacy, a lab and imagining services.
Due to be completed summer of 2009, is the Dixie Regional Medical Center Outpatient Pavilion, which will include surgery, adult and pediatric rehab, endoscopy, fitness institute, comprehensive spine and pain management center, sports medicine clinic. Click on the following link for more information:
http://www.p-gems.com/newsletter/view.php?storyid=13886
The Russell Taylor Health Science Center at Dixie State College has built a 78,000 square foot facility that sits on the new River Road campus of Dixie Regional Medical Center in St. George, located approximately two miles from the Dixie State campus. The significance of this project is that Dixie State College has gone from offering no health science programs in the early 90's to a 78,300 square foot building that will now house some of the finest health science programs in the state. It also takes education to a site where students will have an incredible opportunity to get some of the best training available right in Dixie Regional Medical Center’s backyard.
The new facility, which will also double as a training facility for the hospital, will house programs in nursing, including registered nursing, practical nursing, and nursing assistance, dental hygiene, emergency medical services, medical radiography, respiratory therapy, surgical technology, and phlebotomy. For more information, click on the link below:
http://new.dixie.edu/news/news.php?id=4
Also new, is the Jubilee Home II, which will provide temporary charitable housing for patients and families. The Foundation of Dixie Regional Medical Center built the Home from community donations. Click on the following link to read more:
http://www.thespectrum.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=200881022014
Monday, November 24, 2008
Saturday, November 15, 2008
Sunday, November 9, 2008
Leave the driving to us
The St. George Shuttle is a great way to travel to Las Vegas, Provo, or Salt Lake City. Their white van is extra large and roomy, and hooked to the back of it is an enclosed trailer for the luggage.
You just phone them to reserve a seat and then pay when you board the shuttle. If your plans happen to change, call them and they will remove your name from their list….you are not out a penny. Their service is great.
They now make two trips a day to Salt Lake and many trips a day to Vegas. Click on their link below to get information on their time schedule and prices:
http://www.stgshuttle.com/
Thursday, October 30, 2008
From a historic cotton mill factory to a nursery and landscaping business
Star Nursery, todayOne of St. George’s neighboring towns is Washington City. Washington, named after our first president of the U.S., was established by the pioneers around the late 1850’s, before the now bustling town of St. George came into existence, which the pioneers also established. Washington was settled mainly at that time to grow cotton. Because of the war soon to break out between the North and South states, it was evident that obtaining cotton from the southern states was going to halt.
The climate and weather conditions were perfect in Washington City and trial cotton crops were planted, proving that cotton could grow and mature there and cloth made from it. By 1870 the Cotton Factory was fully completed with three floors, enabling the cloth to be produced there rather than having the lint baled and sent away to others to produce cloth. This offered a ready market for the cotton grown.
The factory never was a real money maker but it helped keep the pioneers in the area and provided them with work and an income, which they could not get anywhere else. It also supplied them with the cloth they needed to make their clothes.
Once the railroad came through and the Civil War ended, the pioneers were able to obtain goods from the east, and the need to raise cotton decreased. The Factory was closed in 1910 and basically stood empty for around 75 years.
The Civilian Conservation Corps used the factory grounds for their campground in the 1930’s and in 1985 the old cotton factory property was saved from demolition and was renovated and used for a community social hall and the Washington Cotton Factory was then listed on the national register as a Utah Historic Site.
In 1998, the old factory building and grounds was resold and the lower floor of the building and most of the grounds were converted into a nursery and landscaping business called Star Nursery, which prospers today.
Click on the following link to see photos and read more:
http://www.millpictures.com/mills/details.cfm?millid=886
The climate and weather conditions were perfect in Washington City and trial cotton crops were planted, proving that cotton could grow and mature there and cloth made from it. By 1870 the Cotton Factory was fully completed with three floors, enabling the cloth to be produced there rather than having the lint baled and sent away to others to produce cloth. This offered a ready market for the cotton grown.
The factory never was a real money maker but it helped keep the pioneers in the area and provided them with work and an income, which they could not get anywhere else. It also supplied them with the cloth they needed to make their clothes.
Once the railroad came through and the Civil War ended, the pioneers were able to obtain goods from the east, and the need to raise cotton decreased. The Factory was closed in 1910 and basically stood empty for around 75 years.
The Civilian Conservation Corps used the factory grounds for their campground in the 1930’s and in 1985 the old cotton factory property was saved from demolition and was renovated and used for a community social hall and the Washington Cotton Factory was then listed on the national register as a Utah Historic Site.
In 1998, the old factory building and grounds was resold and the lower floor of the building and most of the grounds were converted into a nursery and landscaping business called Star Nursery, which prospers today.
Click on the following link to see photos and read more:
http://www.millpictures.com/mills/details.cfm?millid=886
Saturday, October 25, 2008
Gratitude for our wonderful weather !
I just got back from visiting up in colder northern Utah for a week, and gosh I am sure appreciative for the mild weather we have here in St. George this time of year and also into the winter months. I can’t handle the colder temperatures.
Tuesday, October 14, 2008
Do you want to take a ride over St. George in a hot air balloon?
This might be a fun, scenic ride but I don’t care to find out, thank you. But you might be interested.
For information on how to take these balloon rides over St. George, go clear to the bottom of this home page for a photo and a link to where to go to find out.
Wednesday, October 8, 2008
St. George Art Museum..."The Art of Zion National Park"
Show available:
August, 25 2008 through January, 24 2009
Zion National Park is celebrating its 100th anniversary in 2009. To mark this historic event, the St. George Art Museum will host the most comprehensive exhibit of Zion ever mounted, a landmark three-part exhibition display August 25, 2008-January 24, 2009.
Click on the following link to learn more about the exhibit:
http://sgcity.org/artmuseum/exhibititem.php?id=77
Click on the following link to learn more about the exhibit:
http://sgcity.org/artmuseum/exhibititem.php?id=77
Wednesday, October 1, 2008
The St. George Marathon
The 32nd annual St George Marathon is underway and set to be largest race in its history.
This 2008 marathon cap was set higher than ever before at 7000 runners.
This 2008 marathon cap was set higher than ever before at 7000 runners.
The Marathon experience starts Friday morning October 3, at the NordicTrack Health and Fitness EXPO held at the Dixie Convention Center from 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. The EXPO will consist of nearly 70 vendors, Runner Packet distribution, marathon information, and multiple prize giveaways. Also there will be various clinics being held throughout the day including a first timer’s clinic, a Clif Bar Pace Team clinic and a special guest speaker Rod Dixon. An all-you-can-eat pasta dinner will be served from 4:00-8:00 for all paying customers.
The race itself will begin with bus loading at 4:00 a.m. The last bus will leave at 5:30 a.m. Hand cycle and wheelchair participants will start their journey at exactly 6:40 with runners following closely behind when the gun goes off at 6:45.
The race itself will begin with bus loading at 4:00 a.m. The last bus will leave at 5:30 a.m. Hand cycle and wheelchair participants will start their journey at exactly 6:40 with runners following closely behind when the gun goes off at 6:45.
Come share with the St George City in this historic event, when 7000 runners from 49 states and 10 foreign countries take part in a run of a lifetime.
Click on the following link to visit the St. George Marathon website:
http://www.stgeorgemarathon.com/events/press.php
Click on the following link to visit the St. George Marathon website:
http://www.stgeorgemarathon.com/events/press.php
Saturday, September 27, 2008
I love this time of year in St. George
After our very hot summers (110-115), this time of year is so refreshing as it begins to cool down. On these nice days, I especially love to sit out on our back deck in the glider swing, with my feet up and read for hours. The refreshing breeze and beautiful sky makes it just perfect.
Even as we get into winter, our weather is just gorgeous. St. George has a wonderful mild climate...no wonder retired people come here and spend their winters.
Tuesday, September 23, 2008
Friday, September 19, 2008
Sunday, September 14, 2008
The only warehouse store in town where you can get your tummy full at the many free food sample tables!
...plus they have lots of wonderful bulk merchandise for sale at wholesale prices. It does require a membership to be able to purchase items.
Tuesday, September 9, 2008
Saturday, September 6, 2008
One of my favorite little stores in town
Seagull Book Store..."Where you never pay full price for anything".
Wednesday, September 3, 2008
Unusual sky
Monday night I looked out our kitchen window and noticed the sky, with this unusual color contrast between the cloud and sky.
Thursday, August 28, 2008
Friday, August 22, 2008
A store that can help your health
This Dixie Nutrition Store was built last fall, and is the second one bearing the same name in the St. George area. It is a wonderful large health food store containing all kinds of herbal, and other types of nutritional supplements. They also have health books, special health foods, fresh organic produce, and many other specialty items. Stop in and meet the friendly staff, who are highly knowledgeable in the field of herbs and nutrition.
Monday, August 18, 2008
Part 2 of 2...Slick Rock Park
[Slick Rock Park is located on Riverside Drive between 2250 East and the Dinosaur Discovery Museum. It is a small park that sets back in from the road and has the feeling of seclusion from the traffic].
Friday, August 15, 2008
St. George Area Towns and Neighborhoods
This post is quite lengthy. It contains information about each of the neighboring towns around St. George and a link to a website where you can find more information on each town. Use the 3 maps at the end of this post to locate the towns and their roads.
Apple Valley
Apple Valley started out as a housing development between Hurricane and Hildale on SR-59. However, they grew concerned in 2003 over possible annexation by one of the neighboring towns or the possible construction of a truss factory. The town of Apple Valley officially incorporated in October 2004. It is very picturesque with the beautiful desert scenery that makes nearby Zion National Park attractive to people from all over the world.
Children in Apple Valley attend Three Falls Elementary, Hurricane Middle School, and Hurricane High School. In 2004 it had a population of 650.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Apple_Valley%2C_Utah
Bloomington
Bloomington is a community that is located in the southern part of St. George city and is on the west side of Interstate 15. Bloomington was originally established as a development around the Bloomington Golf Course. The Virgin River follows a winding course through the community and is crossed by Man O' War Bridge. Part of the community
Elementary students attend Bloomington Elementary and eventually feed into Dixie High School (a few miles away) through Dixie Intermediate School and Dixie Middle School. Bloomington, Christensen, and Petroglyph parks are also in Bloomington. Bloomington Park has 24 acres which includes three ball parks, volleyball court, basketball court, picnic area, and a playground.
Central
Central is a small community about 26 miles north of St. George on SR-18. Many people live here who enjoy the opportunity to enjoy a rural open space area while enjoying the amenities of St. George nearby.
Students from Central attend Enterprise Elementary School and Enterprise High School.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Central%2C_Utah
Enterprise
Located 40 miles north of St. George on SR-18, Enterprise is an agricultural town. It produces products like potatoes, alfalfa, and hay. In fact, the hay from Enterprise is shipped all around the world.
Children in Enterprise attend Enterprise Elementary and Enterprise High School.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Enterprise%2C_Utah
Gunlock
Gunlock is located about 21 miles northwest of St. George. It was established on the Old Spanish Trail so that the residents could trade with people traveling on the trail. The name "Gunlock" is the nickname of the community's founder, William Hamblin, who was a gun expert. Each year Gunlock hosts its own rodeo.
Children from Gunlock typically attend Red Mountain Elementary, Lava Rock Intermediate School, Snow Canyon Middle School, and Snow Canyon High School.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gunlock%2C_Utah
Hildale
Hildale is an interesting town in that it is home to a clan of polygamists along with its sister city, Colorado City, Arizona. It is south of Hurricane and Apple Valley on SR-59 just 20 minutes away from Pipe Springs National Monument.
Children from Hildale attend Three Falls Elementary, Hurricane Middle School, and Hurricane High School.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hildale%2C_Utah
Apple Valley
Apple Valley started out as a housing development between Hurricane and Hildale on SR-59. However, they grew concerned in 2003 over possible annexation by one of the neighboring towns or the possible construction of a truss factory. The town of Apple Valley officially incorporated in October 2004. It is very picturesque with the beautiful desert scenery that makes nearby Zion National Park attractive to people from all over the world.
Children in Apple Valley attend Three Falls Elementary, Hurricane Middle School, and Hurricane High School. In 2004 it had a population of 650.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Apple_Valley%2C_Utah
Bloomington
Bloomington is a community that is located in the southern part of St. George city and is on the west side of Interstate 15. Bloomington was originally established as a development around the Bloomington Golf Course. The Virgin River follows a winding course through the community and is crossed by Man O' War Bridge. Part of the community
Elementary students attend Bloomington Elementary and eventually feed into Dixie High School (a few miles away) through Dixie Intermediate School and Dixie Middle School. Bloomington, Christensen, and Petroglyph parks are also in Bloomington. Bloomington Park has 24 acres which includes three ball parks, volleyball court, basketball court, picnic area, and a playground.
Central
Central is a small community about 26 miles north of St. George on SR-18. Many people live here who enjoy the opportunity to enjoy a rural open space area while enjoying the amenities of St. George nearby.
Students from Central attend Enterprise Elementary School and Enterprise High School.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Central%2C_Utah
Enterprise
Located 40 miles north of St. George on SR-18, Enterprise is an agricultural town. It produces products like potatoes, alfalfa, and hay. In fact, the hay from Enterprise is shipped all around the world.
Children in Enterprise attend Enterprise Elementary and Enterprise High School.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Enterprise%2C_Utah
Gunlock
Gunlock is located about 21 miles northwest of St. George. It was established on the Old Spanish Trail so that the residents could trade with people traveling on the trail. The name "Gunlock" is the nickname of the community's founder, William Hamblin, who was a gun expert. Each year Gunlock hosts its own rodeo.
Children from Gunlock typically attend Red Mountain Elementary, Lava Rock Intermediate School, Snow Canyon Middle School, and Snow Canyon High School.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gunlock%2C_Utah
Hildale
Hildale is an interesting town in that it is home to a clan of polygamists along with its sister city, Colorado City, Arizona. It is south of Hurricane and Apple Valley on SR-59 just 20 minutes away from Pipe Springs National Monument.
Children from Hildale attend Three Falls Elementary, Hurricane Middle School, and Hurricane High School.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hildale%2C_Utah
Hurricane
Hurricane is a rapidly growing town located about 19 miles northeast of St. George. It is on Highway 9 which connects with Interstate 15. It was originally settled at the turn of the century when a canal was eventually built to support a town here in Hurricane. Now the area has many orchards and turf grass farms. It also welcomes millions of people a year who travel through the town to visit Zion Canyon in Zion National Park.
Children attend Hurricane Elementary School, Hurricane Middle School, and Hurricane High School. The town hosts many recreational leagues covering many sports for all ages, and Hurricane is also home to Sky Mountain Golf Course - a scenic 18 hole and par 72 course.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hurricane%2C_Utah
Ivins
At the foot of dramatic 1,500 foot red cliffs, Ivins is truly a beautiful place to live. It is also home Tuacahn Center for the Arts which brings Broadway to the desert and Red Mountain Spa which offers luxurious pampering and rejuvenating recreational activities. The town was not settled until the early 1920s after a canal was finally built in the area during World War I. Ivins is a few miles northeast of St. George and is near Snow Canyon State Park.
School students in Ivins attend Red Mountain Elementary School, Lava Ridge Intermediate School, Snow Canyon Middle School, and Snow Canyon High School. Ivins has one park with many amenities, two mini-parks that offer a few amenities, and two parks devoted to the natural landscape.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ivins%2C_Utah
La Verkin
La Verkin is just north of Hurricane on SR-9 on the Virgin River. The La Verkin Fruit and Nursery Company which incorporated in the late 1880s, and helped bring people and money to the town. Today it is a growing town since nearby Hurricane is rapidly growing.
Children in La Verkin attend La Verkin Elementary, Hurricane Middle School, and Hurricane High School.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/La_Verkin%2C_Utah
Leeds
Located 17 miles northeast of St. George on Interstate 15 is Leeds. It was established in 1867, but really began to grow a few years later when silver was discovered in nearby Silver Reef. Today the town enjoys a peaceful existence near the Quail Creek State Park and other points of interest like Silver Reef ghost town.
Children here attend La Verkin Elementary, Hurricane Middle School, and Hurricane High School.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Leeds%2C_Utah
New Harmony
About 40 miles northeast of St. George is the small bedroom community of New Harmony. This area is known for its orchards that produce delicious fruit. Of note, it was the first settlement and county seat of Washington County when it was established in 1852.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/New_Harmony%2C_Utah
Pine Valley
Pine Valley, about 35 miles north of St. George, is a picturesque community with uncharacteristic green pine trees and meadows. This is a favorite place for Southern Utahns to visit since it is so green and unlike the desert landscape of the rest of the region.
Students from Pine Valley attend Enterprise Elementary School and Enterprise High School.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pine_Valley%2C_Utah
Pintura (formerly named Bellevue)
http://www.lofthouse.com/USA/Utah/washington/pintura.html
Rockville
Rockville is just west of Springdale and the mouth to Zion Canyon in Zion National Park on SR-9. It was originally settled in the 1860s by early Mormon settlers who were trying to set up cotton growing areas here. Now, it is a bedroom community that welcomes millions of annual visitors who come to see Zion National Park.
Children in Rockville attend Springdale Elementary, Hurricane Middle School, and Hurricane High School.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rockville%2C_Utah
Santa Clara
Santa Clara began when Jacob Hamblin and other Mormon missionaries built a cabin in the 1850s on the Santa Clara River to work with the Paiute Indians and travelers going to California during. Now, Santa Clara is a prosperous community whose borders with St. George are now almost indistinguishable. It is also near Snow Canyon State Park.
Kids in Santa Clara attend Santa Clara Elementary School, Lava Ridge Intermediate School, Snow Canyon Middle School, and Snow Canyon High School. Santa Clara is also home to the Archie H. Gubler and A, B & Pony League ball fields and the Santa Clara Arboretum that has a beautiful cactus garden.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Santa_Clara%2C_Utah
Silver Reef
Silver Reef is about 18 miles northeast of St. George and has an interesting history. It was a silver mining town after silver was discovered here in the 1870. The silver mining industry brought many businesses here, and historic building still stand. People from all over the area come here to visit this ghost town.
Springdale
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Springdale%2C_UtahSt. George
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/St._George%2C_Utah
Toquerville
Toquerville is six miles northwest of Hurricane, and is a pleasant little town.
Children attend La Verkin Elementary School, Hurricane Middle School, and Hurricane High School.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Toquerville%2C_Utah
Veyo
Veyo is a small community about 16 miles north of St. George on SR-18. The community was established in 1914 after a canal was built to bring water to the town. Just north of Veyo is Brookside. The community has several businesses despite its small size and out-of-the-way location.
Students from Veyo can either attend Diamond Valley Elementary School, Desert Hills Intermediate School, Dixie Middle School, and Dixie High School or Enterprise Elementary School and Enterprise High School. Veyo has a park that families can enjoy together.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Veyo%2C_Utah
Virgin
Virgin is a few miles east of Hurricane on SR-9. It welcomes millions of people each who travel along SR-9 on their way to Zion Canyon in Zion National Park. Access to Kolob Canyon in the national park from the south is only through Virgin. The town was settled in the 1850s as a farming community. Oil was even drilled here for a few decades.
Student from Virgin attend La Verkin Elementary School, Hurricane Middle School, and Hurricane High School.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Virgin%2C_Utah
Washington City
Just northeast of St. George is Washington City. It was originally founded as part of a cotton growing mission in Southern Utah by early Mormon pioneers in the 1850s just before the Civil War. Since then Washington City has grown like St. George and other Washington County cities. Currently, the city is enjoying an influx of retirees who find the mild winters here attractive.
Washington City children attend Washington Elementary School, Fossil Ridge Intermediate School, Pine View Middle School, and Pine View High School. Washington City also runs Green Spring Golf Course, two parks, ballparks, and a swimming pool.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Washington%2C_Utah
Winchester Hills, Diamond Valley, & Dammeron Valley
These three housing developments north of St. George along SR-18 flourished over the last 15 years. People who live in these developments want to live both near the natural scenery of Southern Utah while enjoying living close to the conveniences of St. George. Many of the residents own animals like horses and chickens. These developments are all close to the northeast entrance of Snow Canyon State Park, and a new community is developing surrouding The Ledges Golf Course just south of Winchester Hills.
Students from these communities attend Diamond Valley Elementary School, Desert Hills Intermediate, Dixie Middle School, and Dixie High School. Each development has a park for residents to enjoy with their families.
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