Author Archives: Chris Jones
Celebrate Freedom with the Blue Angels
In the busy, day-to-day fray of life, I fear we sometimes forget to express gratitude for the freedoms we enjoy here in our great country. I am grateful for the holidays like Memorial Day, Veterans Day and the Fourth of July that cause us to stop, acknowledge and remember the freedoms we enjoy and the... Read More
Dog Days of Summer: Fighting High Utility Bills
ACKK!!! I opened my utility bill and just about had a heart attack. You would think after all of these years of living in the desert it wouldn’t cause such palpitations, but even knowing that my bill will soar in direct proportion to the temperature, I still go through a moment of shock each summer.... Read More
Culture in the Desert: DSU Tanner Amphitheater
Southern Utah is indisputably the home to some of the most beautiful scenery anywhere. Take that scenery, in particular Zion National Park, and make it a back drop to a musical or theatrical performance and you are pretty much close to heaven. Hidden just off the main road of Springdale, Utah in the shadows of... Read More
Skimboarding on St. George’s Virgin River
Who knew that those of us who love St. George’s southern Utah desert but also crave some of the fun of the ocean’s surf can indulge in skimboarding right here on our own Virgin River? Granted, inland skimboarding is not the same as the popular ocean skimboarding (check out these links for ocean versus inland:... Read More
Free Movies in St. George: Sunset on the Square
Love a Movie? Love a FREE Movie? Love being outdoors? Yes. Yes. And Yes. Grab a blanket or a chair and check out the movies at the Town Square Plaza provided by the City of St. George. http://www.sgcity.org/cityevents/ (check out which movies are playing) With summer here and the kids out of school, we are... Read More
Jazz Music in Little Valley Park
Desert Hills High School jazz band played in a great new venue for their end of year school concert. The unexpected location was at Silkwood Park in the new Little Valley Silkwood subdivision. I was impressed with the facilities in this hidden location. The band set up in their outdoor amphitheater and the audience brought... Read More
Kanarraville Falls Hike
Embracing outdoor life is key to fully appreciating the wonder that is Southern Utah. Life in St. George, Utah includes access to scenic hiking trails, miles of running and biking trails, camping locations, National Parks and of course, golf. Kanarraville Falls is one of the hikes in Southern Utah that shouldn’t be missed. Just 30... Read More
Educating Our Children: Schools in Washington County, Utah
Raising children in Southern Utah naturally leads parents to be highly interested in the community’s schools. Personally, having children at all levels in the charter and public school system, we have had quite a bit of experience with different schools. Washington County school district is somewhat unique in that there are four different schools in... Read More