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A Brief History of St. George, Utah

In honor of yesterday being Pioneer Day, the state holiday celebrating the Mormon pioneers first arriving in Utah in 1847, we’re looking back on the history of St. George, Utah. The earliest known inhabitants of the area that would later become St. George were the Virgin River Anasazi, who resided here from approximately 200 B.C. to 1200 A.D.

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Hiking Kanarraville Falls

One of the great benefits of living in SunRiver is its close proximity to all the natural beauty Southern Utah has to offer. Outdoor adventures are just a short hike away, with dozens upon dozens of gorgeous trails to choose from for everyone from new beginners to the most experienced avid hikers. Just 13 miles south of Cedar City, the Kanarra Creek Trail – more commonly known as Kanarraville Falls – is a perfect hike for a short weekend getaway.

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Where to Golf in St. George, Utah

It’s the middle of winter. You’re playing eighteen holes wearing a light jacket. Sunshine and blue skies overhead intensify the deep green of the manicured fairways and greens. Is this paradise? Close. It’s golf in southern Utah. Thanks to mild winter weather, St. George is a golf sanctuary while northern courses are blanketed in snow and ice.

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Being Okay with Doing Nothing

Doing nothing isn’t the same thing as being bored. Doing nothing can be relaxing, healthy, and productive. Doing nothing is also not being busy with meaningless activity and calling it doing nothing. Most of us have been indoctrinated with the idea that doing nothing is bad. From the time we started school, we were encouraged to be actively involved in one thing or another.

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Try out these unique St. George, UT activities

When you are in the mood for some unique activities, here are a few ideas you might want to try. Test the waters at the Elite Float Spa, St. George’s first float spa. “Flotation Therapy addresses both mental and physical health as it aides in relieving back pain, hypertension, arthritis, muscle fatigue, and insomnia.  Pain reduction is one of the most beneficial aspects of floating.  Many users report a significant decrease in pain levels after just one float.

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Golf Tips: Eliminate One Side of the Course

Hall of Fame golfer Ben Hogan hooked the ball early in his career and often found trouble, especially when that hook occasionally turned into a snap-hook. In response, he worked tirelessly to learn to hit a controlled fade that allowed him to effectively eliminate the left side of a hole. The hard work he put in helped him achieve his legendary consistency and propelled him to a long and brilliant career.

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The History of St. George, UT

The history of St. George, Utah began about 6000 B.C. That was a little before there was a St. George, or a Utah. There is still evidence of some of the early inhabitants around if you know where to look. If you wander the desert around St. George, you will likely encounter petroglyphs dating back 600 to 1,000 years.

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