06 Jan Try These in 2026!

25 Things Every St. George Local Should Do at Least Once

1. Watch the sunrise from Snow Canyon State Park
   The red rock glowing at dawn never gets old — and it’s quieter than sunset.
2. Hike the Petrified Dunes
   It looks like another planet and reminds you why people fall in love with Southern Utah.
3. Take an early-morning walk through downtown St. George
   Before the heat, before the traffic — it’s peaceful and full of character.
4. Catch a show at Tuacahn Amphitheatre
   Broadway-quality productions in a canyon setting is something locals forget is special.
5. Float the Virgin River (when conditions are right)
   Not every year allows it — but when it does, it’s unforgettable.
6. Drive Snow Canyon Road with the windows down
   Especially in spring or fall. Music optional, awe guaranteed.
7. Golf at least one local course — even if you’re not a golfer
   The scenery alone is worth it. (Sunbrook, Sand Hollow, Copper Rock… pick one.)
8. Spend a full day at Sand Hollow Reservoir
   Paddle, boat, relax, or just watch the cliffs reflect on the water.
9. Take visiting friends to Zion National Park at sunrise
   Go early, beat the crowds, and remember why it’s world-famous.
10. Watch a summer thunderstorm roll in
    The smell, the clouds, the lightning over red rock — pure desert drama.
11. Explore the Red Hills Desert Garden
    It’s free, beautiful, and one of the best-kept secrets in town.
12. Attend a local festival or community event downtown
    Art festivals, parades, markets — St. George shows up when it matters.
13. Eat at a long-time local restaurant
    The kind that’s been here forever and still has loyal regulars.
14. Hike a trail you’ve “been meaning to do” for years
    You know the one. Stop putting it off.
15. Watch the sunset from Pioneer Park
    Easy access, big payoff — especially when the sky turns purple and orange.
16. Take a scenic drive toward Veyo or Gunlock
    Lava fields, farmland, and a slower pace just minutes from town.
17. Go stargazing outside city limits
    When the Milky Way pops, you realize how lucky this area is.
18. Attend a local high school or college sporting event
    Community pride is real in Southern Utah.
19. Visit the St. George Tabernacle and surrounding historic district
    Even longtime locals forget to slow down and look around.
20. Experience St. George in the “off season”
    Late summer or winter weekdays — when the town feels like it belongs to locals again.
21. Support a locally owned shop or market
    Not just once — but intentionally.
22. Hike at least one trail in every season
    Each one feels like a different place depending on the time of year.
23. Take a spontaneous day trip with no plan
    Just drive. Southern Utah rewards curiosity.
24. Introduce someone else to St. George for the first time
    Seeing it through their eyes reminds you how special it is.
25. Pause and appreciate living where others vacation
    It’s easy to forget — but St. George is a place people dream about.