Southern Utah`s Kane County Official Visitor Guide • www.kaneutah

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Southern Utah’s Kane County Official Visitor Guide • www.kaneutah.com
Cover Photo: Lake Powell by Barry Glazier,
Kanab, Utah, www.barryglazier.com. See
more of Barry’s remarkable local images at
Glazier’s Family Market in Kanab.
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About Kane County ........................... 3
Lake Powell / Glen Canyon N.R.A ... 5
Zion National Park .............................. 7
East Zion............................................... 9
Bryce Canyon National Park ............ 11
Hiking in Kane County ....................... 12
Grand Canyon North Rim.................. 13
Slot Canyons ....................................... 14
Coral Pink Sand Dunes State Park.... 15
Golf ...................................................... 16
Grand Staircase-Escalante N.M ....... 17
107 Things to To in Kane County....... 18
Moqui Cave ........................................ 19
Adobe Fitness Center ........................ 20
Best Friends Animal Society .............. 21
Map of Kanab City............................. 23
Map of Kane County ......................... 24
Utah State Liquor Laws ....................... 26
Duck Creek / Cedar Mountain ........ 27
Kodachrome Basin State Park .......... 28
Cedar Breaks National Monument .. 29
Pipe Spring National Monument ...... 31
Stuntwoman Jackie Rife .................... 32
Western Legends Round-Up ............. 33
Kanab Heritage House & Museum .. 34
Amazing Earthfest .............................. 35
Canyon Country 4x4.......................... 36
ATV Trails.............................................. 37
Movies Filmed in Kane County......... 38
Student Film Incentive ....................... 41
Little Hollywood .................................. 42
Maynard Dixon Historic Home ......... 43
Non-Motorized Quiet Sports.............. 44
Campgrounds & RV Parks ................. 45
Directory of Advertisers ..................... 47
The Kane County Official Visitor Guide is produced and distributed by Kay
Giles, Director, Kane County Office of Tourism & Film Commission, 78 South 100
East, Kanab, UT 84741; phone: (800) 733-5263; web: www.kaneutah.com.
Page layout, design and production by Michael Evangelista, GoWest Web &
Media, Kanab, Utah; phone: (435) 644-8523; web: www.gowestweb.com.
This guide is distributed to state and local visitor information centers, trade
and travel shows and domestic and international tour operators. No part of this
publication may be reproduced without the written consent of the Kane County
Office of Tourism. All content © 2010 Kane County, Utah.
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Welcome to Southern Utah’s Kane County!
County Population: 6,046 (based on 2000 census)
County Seat: Kanab, Utah
Average Temperature: Summer - High 93 / Low 58
Winter - High 47 / Low 22
Land Area: 3,992 square miles (2,553,375 acres)
Cities & Towns in Kane County: (Population based on 2000 census figures)
Kanab
Elevation : 4,950 feet
Population: 4,492
Orderville
Population: 422
Big Water
Population: 326
Duck Creek
Population: 60
Industry: Tourism is the primary industry for Kane County.
Zion National Park, Bryce Canyon National Park, Lake Powell, the North Rim of the
Grand Canyon and Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument are all an easy
drive from Kane County and attract millions of visitors each year.
Recreation & Attractions: Favorite activities in Kane County include water skiing,
boating, or riding wave runners at Lake Powell; ATV riding at the Coral Pink Sand
Dunes State Park ; camping at Kodachrome Basin State Park; cross-country skiing or
Snowmobiling on Cedar Mountain; exploring the Grand Staircase-Escalante National
Monument by hiking, biking, horseback riding or operating a four-wheel drive vehicle. (See 107 Things to Do in Kane County, beginning on page 18)
History of Kane County: Kane County was named after Brigadier General Thomas
L. Kane. The first inhabitants of Kane County were the Anasazi - also called Moqui
(Mo-kee) Indians. Jacob Hamblin built Fort Kanab in 1869. Kanab elected the first allwoman town council in 1912.
Local Facts:
‘Kanab’ means ‘place of the willows’ in Paiute.
Kane County is well known for its slot canyons and ancient Indian rock art.
Famed western author Zane Grey wrote his first novels in Kanab.
Major John Wesley Powell mapped the Grand Canyon from Kanab.
Kanab is known as ‘Little Hollywood’ due to the extensive use of the area for location
filming; over 100 major movies have been filmed in Kane County.
Kane County Visitor Information:
78 South 100 East - on scenic Hwy 89
in Kanab’s Historic Downtown District
Call Toll Free: 1-800-SEE-KANE
Emergency Numbers:
Kanab City Police
Kane County Hospital
Kane County Sheriff
Utah Highway Patrol
Dial 911
435-644-5854
435-644-5811
435-644-2349
435-644-2222
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Lake Powell is Kane County’s endless water wonderland
ake Powell offers some of the
finest opportunities for water
recreation in the world. Visitors
can bring their own vessel to Lake
Powell or rent houseboats, powerboats, personal watercraft, kayaks and
other assorted water toys, and enjoy
the second largest man-made lake in
the United States.
Major John Wesley Powell led an
expedition into the area during the
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The Glen Canyon National Recreation Area area is home to more than
170 species of birds, 800 different
mammals, and over a dozen species of
reptiles. Rainbow Bridge, the world’s
largest natural bridge, was discovered
here in 1909.
There are five rivers that feed into
and form Lake Powell, including
the Green River from Wyoming, the
Colorado River from Colorado, the San
Remember, Arizona does not observe daylight savings time, and
is one hour earlier than Utah in the Spring and Summer.
summer of 1869 as he explored and
mapped what is now known as Lake
Powell and the Glen Canyon National
Recreation Area.
Lake Powell is 186 miles long and
features nearly 2,000 miles of shoreline (more than the west coast of the
United States). Lake Powell has over
90 major canyons and offers plenty of
room to escape the crowds and find
your own sense of solitude on the lake.
Lake Powell Info: (928) 608-6404
Glen Canyon Info: (928) 608-6200
Web: www.lakepowell.com
Boat Rentals: (928) 645-1111
Juan River from New Mexico, the Escalante River from Utah and the Dirty
Devil River from Utah.
Glen Canyon Dam holds the water
in place for recreation and also
serves as a major water source for a
number of states downstream. The
dam was started in 1957 and didn’t
reach full capacity until 1980. The
lake reaches a depth of over 500 feet.
The crest of the dam itself spans
1,560 feet and rises 710 feet above
the bedrock. The dam is capable of
producing 1,320,000 kilowatts of
electricity.
Lake Powell offers fun for the entire
family, with comfortable water and
air temperatures into the months of
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Zion National Park celebrated its 100th year in 2009
ion National Park, the oldest and
most visited national park in
Utah, exhibits some of the most
spectacular scenery on earth. Deep
sandstone canyons, striking rock towers
and high mesas and plateaus characterize this magnificent landscape.
Zion’s outstanding hiking trails range
in difficulty from easy to very strenuous. The trails provide opportunities
to visit quiet secluded nooks and reach
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mative exhibits as well as a wonderful park orientation program shown
regularly in the auditorium. Park
Rangers provide scheduled programs
and activities during the busy season.
The Zion Lodge is open year-round
for lodging, meals and gifts. Park fees
are charged at all entrances, and a
special fee is required for oversized
vehicles to pass through the Zion/Mt.
Carmel Tunnel.
With over 5,000 feet of vertical relief, Zion is an endless
playground, full of dramatic and daring surprises at every turn.
dizzying heights with breathtaking
views. Popular trails include Emerald
Pools, Weeping Rock, Angels Landing,
Observation Point, Canyon Overlook,
Taylor Creek and The Narrows.
Hikers should be prepared for the
heat of summer or cold of winter and
should always obtain trail and weather
information before setting out.
The Zion Human History Museum
in Zion Canyon offers colorful, inforZion Visitor Info: (435) 772-3256
Web: www.nps.gov/zion
April to October - Zion Canyon Scenic
Drive by shuttle bus only
The East gate to Zion is open
year-round 24/7
From April through October, access
to the popular trails and scenic points
in Upper Zion Canyon is available by
free shuttle bus from the main highway through the park. Other park
roads are open to private vehicles,
which can also travel along the scenic
Zion Canyon drive into upper Zion
Canyon at times of the year when the
shuttle buses are not running.
Zion’s east side, along with other
destinations in Kane County, offers a
large variety of accommodations conveniently and centrally located one and
a half hours or less from Zion, Bryce
Canyon, North Rim Grand Canyon,
Lake Powell, Coral Pink Sand Dunes
State Park and the Grand Staircase
Escalante National Monument.H
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The East Zion area is a restful and rejuvenating haven
iscover the “Hidden Treasures” on the east side of
Zion National Park. “The
road less travelled” makes for an
ideal escape from the crowds, and
sets the scene for an enjoyable vacation. Choose from bed & breakfasts,
cabins, hotels, resorts, ranches,
campgrounds, RV parks, dining
establishments and one-of-a-kind
shopping. Many of Zion’s natu-
From the east gate of Zion National
Park, it’s an easy drive to other scenic
attractions in Southern Utah. From
the highway junction, Bryce Canyon’s
hoodoos are less than 60 miles away,
and Coral Pink Sand Dunes State Park
is 11 miles to the south. In less than
100 miles, you can reach the North
Rim of the Grand Canyon or Lake
Powell, and the western entrance to
Grand Staircase-Escalante National
The east entrance of Zion National Park is the ultimate ‘road
less traveled’ - experience Zion, Kane County style.
ral wonders are a secret that can
only be experienced from the east
side. Let East Zion business owners amaze and enlighten you with
scenic horseback rides, guided tours
of mystic slot canyons, an intriguing
9-hole “mile high” golf course, and
miles of ATV trails and backcountry
roads. Keep an eye out for the herd
of buffalo along the eastern highway just outside the park.
East Zion Info: 435-644-5033
Web: eastziontourismcouncil.org
Hwy 9 at Mt Carmel Junction offers
easy access to Zion.
Monument is only a six mile drive
north, accessed from the quaint town
of Glendale in Kane County’s Long
Valley.
After a long day of exploring, treat
yourself to a meal at one of East
Zion’s excellent restaurants along
with a relaxing soak in a hot tub and
a personalized therapeutic massage.
Take a walk after dark and enjoy the
star show in our night skies.
The road and entrance from the east
side of Zion National Park are open 24
hours/day, 365 days/year. In addition
to an endless supply of spectacular
natural beauty, the East Zion area is
a restful and rejuvenating haven for
any visitor to this incredible scenic
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Bryce Canyon is just 77 miles from Kanab, and 60 miles from Mt. Carmel Junction
ryce Canyon National Park
was established in 1928 and
named after Ebenezer Bryce, a
cattleman who settled in the area in
1875. Situated atop the Paunsaugunt
Plateau, framed by pine and aspen
trees, the lush greenery ends abruptly
at the rim of Bryce Canyon, exposing
a dramatic 8,000 foot drop-off into
a spectacularly beautiful, wide and
colorful canyon below.
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array from light pinks and yellows to
deeply hued reds and oranges. The
light of the day, especially at sunrise
and sunset, causes these colors to come
alive with a glowing richness. Visitors
have mentioned that photographs cannot do justice to this natural wonder.
Summer is the most popular time
for visitors, but winter is also a
wonderful time to experience Bryce
Canyon. Cross-country skiing and
In addition to some of the world’s most unusual limestone
rock formations, Bryce is rich with wildlife in every season.
Cut from layers of limestone, a
relatively “soft” rock, Bryce eroded to
form the rugged terrain as a result of
years of ice and rainwater, creating a
series of spindly, pointed rock spires,
thin walls, and unusual hoodoo formations that stand alone.
Adding to the interesting shapes is a
display of rich color. The naturally pink
and white limestone has been further
stained by minerals, creating a splashy
Bryce Headquarters: (435) 834-5322
Web: www.nps.gov/brca
Check out the night sky at Bryce Canyon - light pollution is minimal and star
gazing is incredible!
snowshoeing are available, providing
winter visitors with a unique opportunity to photograph the contrasting
colors of snow-covered canyons.
In addition to the awe-inspiring
landscape, visitors are treated to more
than 100 species of birds and dozens
of mammals, including mule deer,
ground squirrels, bobcats, ringtail cats,
foxes, hawks, elk and golden eagles.
Stop at the park’s visitor center and
ask about ranger-led programs, which
include geology, history, flora, fauna
and the incredible night skies. Astronomy programs and moonlight hikes
are available, and during the summer
months there are programs for children.
Bryce Canyon is only 77 miles from
Kanab and 60 miles from Mt. Carmel.H
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ane County harbors vast tracts
of wild land, full of mystery
and adventure. You owe it to
yourself to take a walk through the
real “wild west”, to discover the serenity of the high desert.
There is something for everyone take a quick hike up the Squaw Trail
in Kanab, push a stroller along the
Sunrise Trail overlooking the spires
and hoodoos of Bryce canyon, meander along the slickrock slopes of
the Paria or hoist your backpack and
disappear for days down the Tuckup
Trail on the North Rim of the Grand
Canyon.
Hike on trails leading to the cool
shade of pines or drop into the canyon
floors to discover forgotten pools and
Hiking in Kane County couldn’t be better
waterfalls. You can find developed
trails not far from pavement and services, or routes that penetrate deep into the
backcountry.
For information on specific trails, contact Willow Canyon Outdoor Company:
435-644-8884 or www.willowcanyon.com; East Zion Tourism Council: www.
eastziontourismcouncil.org; Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument:
435-644-4680 www.ut.blm.gov/monument.H
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The North Rim of the Grand Canyon provides a more intimate vista
he North Rim receives less than
15 percent of the total visitor
traffic to the Grand Canyon.
For those looking to see a side of this
geological wonder missed by most
tourists, a trip to the North Rim can be
a quieter and more personal experience.
Although the two rims are separated by only 10 miles, the trip by road
from rim to rim is over 200 miles. The
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end of the main road. It is a short, easy
walk from the parking area and the
Grand Canyon Lodge, and offers a
classic view of the canyon.
For the more adventurous visitor,
the North Kaibab Trail is the only
maintained trail down into the canyon,
to the Colorado River. Guided mule
and horse trips are available.
Point Imperial is the highest point
on the North Rim at 8,803 feet, and
The North Rim, at 8,000 feet above sea level, has a longer winter
season and much less traffic than the well-known South Rim.
South Rim is mostly desert, while the
North Rim is heavily forested with
pine, spruce and fir. The North rim
gets snow and is closed to all activities
other than cross-country skiing during
the winter months, October to May.
Please call ahead to check conditions
and make sure the road is open before
planning your trip.
Most visitors make their first stop
at Bright Angel Point, at the southern
Grand Canyon Info: (928) 638-7888
Web: www.nps.gov/grca/grandcanyon/north-rim
The road to the North Rim is closed
mid-October until mid-May.
overlooks the Painted Desert and the
eastern end of the Grand Canyon. The
canyon transforms as the narrow walls
of Marble Canyon open dramatically
to become truly “grand.”
Cape Royal provides a panoramic
view up down and across the canyon.
These seemingly unlimited vistas,
looking to the east and west, make it
a popular spot to view both sunrises
and sunsets. The sweeping turn of
the Colorado River at Unkar Delta is
framed through the natural arch of
Angel’s Window.
The North Rim provides a quieter,
more private view of this popular
scenic attraction, and is highly recommended during a visit to Kane
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ave you ever been to a slot
canyon? Slot canyons - rock
canyons so narrow and steep
that you can touch both sides with
your outstretched arms - are in abundance in southern Utah.
Some of these natural wonders have
been carved by the elements of sand,
wind and water for billions of years to
produce the brilliant contrast in colors
and lighting. Some of the slot canyon
walls reach heights of over 200 feet.
There are plenty of slot canyons in
the Grand Staircase-Escalante National
Monument. Willis Creek Narrows
features 200 to 300-foot-high cliffs and
portions are as narrow as 4 feet. Other
slots in the GSENM include Lick Wash,
Hackberry Canyon, Bull Valley, Little
Explore Kane County’s slot canyons
Death Hollow, Spooky Gulch, Wolverine Canyon, Coyote Gulch and Peek-A-Boo Gulch.
Antelope Canyon is another famous slot canyon located on the Navajo Indian
Reservation not far from Lake Powell and Page, Arizona. These natural wonders
set the stage for great hikes and incredible photos.
Antelope Canyon: 866-645-9102, www.antelopecanyon.com; Grand StaircaseEscalante National Monument: www.ut.blm.gov/monument, 435-644-4680.H
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288 W. Center, Kanab, UT 84741 • (435) 644-2396 • fax (435) 644-8177 • email: [email protected]
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Coral Pink Sand Dunes State Park is 12 miles from Highway 89, just north of Kanab
oral Pink Sand Dunes State
Park, located in Southern
Utah’s Kane County, has the
perfect setting for camping, offhighway vehicle riding, photography,
hiking or just relaxing and playing in
the soft, fine red sand.
North of Kanab, and just 12 miles
from US Highway 89, lies a widesweeping expanse like nowhere else in
the United States. Unique to this area,
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found on the Coral Pink Sand Dunes.
Come for an off-road
adventure,where you can imagine
yourself on a red version of the Sahara
Desert! OHVs must be currently registered and equipped with a whip flag
for operation in the dunes.
The nature trail/day use area at the
end of the boardwalk is closed to riding, and a 250 acre conservation area
has been set aside to protect the Tiger
Coral Pink Sand Dunes State Park offers unique landscapes
and year-round activities in the heart of Kane County.
the colorful sand dunes are a contrast of blue skies, steep red cliffs and
outcroppings and the varied greens of
junipers and pinion pines.
Coral Pink Sand Dunes, where offhighway vehicles are allowed in all but
two areas, is a favorite place for OHV
recreation. Fisher’s ATV World, which
airs on The Men’s Channel on satellite
TV networks, dedicated an episode
to the unique and interesting features
Sand Dunes Info: (435) 648-2800
Web: www.stateparks.utah.gov
Open Daylight hours, year-round
Holiday Closures: None
Fees: $6 day-use; $16 overnight
Beetle and Milkweed found at Coral
Pink Sand Dunes. All of the conservation areas are open for foot travel,
and many visitors take nature walks
through the park.
Winter activities include sledding
and toboggan runs on the snow-covered dunes.
The park offers a 20-unit campground with modern restrooms, hot
showers, pull through sites, a sewage
dump station, a boardwalk overlook
trail and day-use picnic areas. The
visitor center has displays and a gift
shop for your information and enjoyment.
For more information about Coral
Pink Sand Dunes State Park, call 435648-2800 H
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lay some golf in our back yard!
Coral Cliffs Golf Course is situated among the coral-colored cliffs
of Kanab, and East Zion Thunderbird
Golf Course in Mt. Carmel offers “milehigh” golf in southern Utah. Bring your
clubs along and schedule some time to
hit the links!
Golf carts and full sets of golf clubs
can be rented at the Coral Cliffs and
Thunderbird pro shops, and punch
cards for multiple round discounts are
available at each golf course.
With over 320 days of sunshine each
year, there is no off-season for golf in
Kane County. These unique courses
provide a stunning backdrop sure to
impress even the most seasoned duffer.
Take to the links beneath the red cliffs
Add a round of golf to your vacation
itinerary - the perfect activity to round out your visit to Zion, Bryce Canyon or
the Grand Canyon.
Call East Zion Thunderbird Golf Course in Mt. Carmel 435-648-2188 or Coral
Cliffs in Kanab 435-644-5005.
For rates and other information, visit Kane County’s golf courses on the web
at www.coralcliffsgolfcourse.com or www.zionnational-park.com/golf.htm. H
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Explore southern Utah’s diversity at the GSENM visitor centers in and around Kane County
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rand Staircase-Escalante National Monument is a dramatic, multi-hued landscape that
is rich in natural and human history.
Extending across 1.9 million acres
(more than 3,000 square miles of Utah
public lands managed by the Bureau
of Land Management), the Monument
represents a unique combination of
archaeological, historical, paleontological, geological and biological
Sonoran desert to coniferous forests.
The Kaiparowits Plateau towers
above the surrounding canyonlands.
The isolated, rugged plateau is a
refuge for wildlife, rare plants and
a few adventure-ready individuals
equipped to handle profound solitude
and uncompromising wild country.
“Kaiparowits” is a Paiute name meaning “Big Mountain’s Little Brother.”
The Canyons of the Escalante are
The GSENM covers more than 1.9 million acres in southern Utah.
resources. These strikingly beautiful
and scientifically important lands are
divided into three distinct regions:
the Grand Staircase, the Kaiparowits Plateau and the Canyons of the
Escalante.
The “Grand Staircase” is a series of
great geological steps – the Chocolate,
Vermilion, White, Gray, and Pink
Cliffs that ascend northward across
the southwest corner of the Monument
and span five different life zones, from
GSENM information: (435) 644-4680
Web: www.ut.blm.gov/monument
Horseback riding, ATV’s and hunting
are allowed on the Monument
Details at GSENM visitor centers.
wonders in water and stone. The Escalante River cascades off the southern
flank of the Aquarius Plateau, winding
through a 1,000-mile maze of interconnected canyons. This magical labyrinth
is one of the scenic wonders of the
West.
GSENM offers an impressive array
of educational, recreational, and other
multiple-use opportunities for visitors, young and old alike, to enjoy. For
detailed information, visit the website
at www.ut.blm.gov/monument.
Stop by the visitor centers located
in Big Water, Kanab, Cannonville and
Escalante to get the latest reports on
road and weather conditions.
Please keep in mind that Arizona
does not observe daylight savings time
and will be an hour earlier than Utah
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1) Visit the exhibits at the Kane County
Office of Tourism.
2) Go back in time in the Heritage
House museum in Kanab.
3) Go swimming in Lake Powell.
4) Visit the historic Gunsmoke movie
set in Johnson Canyon.
5) Hike to the dinosaur tracks on the
Grand Staircase.
6) Catch a trout at Duck Creek.
7) Hike the Squaw Trail above Kanab.
8) Play golf in Kanab, or enter one of
the annual tournaments.
9) See the lava flows on Cedar Mountain.
10) Rent a houseboat for a week.
11) Go ATVing on the sand dunes.
12) Cross country ski to Strawberry
Point.
13) Camp on the beach at Lone Rock.
14) Photograph incredible sunsets.
15) Water ski on Lake Powell.
16) Develop some new rock climbing
routes.
17) Enjoy the numerous art galleries.
18) Explore Cedar Mountain’s ice caves.
19) Try out a climbing wall.
20) Find the smoke pots on Smoky
Mountain.
21) Four wheel drive on Collet Top.
22) Enjoy a demolition derby at Kanab’s Kaneplex Arena.
23) Star gaze at the Milky Way.
24) Go for a horseback ride.
25) Rent a fishing boat at Navajo Lake.
26) Hike to Stevens Arch in Coyote
Gulch.
27) See the wildlife in Stout Canyon.
28) Hike to Cascade Falls near Navajo
Lake.
29) Shop for souvenirs.
30) Work out at the fitness center.
31) Bike through Johnson Canyon.
32) Enjoy the ‘old world’ charm of
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www.moquicave.com - 5.5 miles north of Kanab on Hwy 89
(435) 644-8525 - P.O. Box 151 - Kanab, UT 84741
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Photo: Al l en Gi l ber g
World famous Moqui Cave is one of the most unique museums in the world
oqui Cave, home to the largest
collection of dinosaur tracks
in southern Utah, is a Kane
County landmark.
The word Moqui is an ancient term,
now commonly used to refer to the
Hopi tribe of Native Americans that inhabited the region which now includes
parts of Arizona and Utah.
Moqui Cave features a huge display
of Native American artifacts along
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recent history from the collection of
records relating to the original United
Order and the early day communal
system proposed by the leaders of
The Church of Jesus Christ of LatterDay Saints.
Moqui Cave has been owned and
operated by the Chamberlain family
for over 50 years, and Lex Chamberlain serves as tour guide for the cave.
His historical accounts and stories are
Moqui Cave offers a glimpse of ancient and recent history and
anthropology in Southern Utah’s Kane County.
with unique flourescent rocks and
minerals from around the world. Also
on display are a large collection of
pre-Columbian artifacts from Mexico
and more than 1,000 arrowheads.
Centuries-old ceremonial pots, jugs,
bowls and working tools provide
some anthropological clues into the
early lives of the Anasazi and Navajo
Indians.
Visitors will get a taste of more
Phone: 435-644-8525
Website: www.moquicave.com
Open to the public Mon-Sat,
9am - 7pm during the summer
season, 10am - 4pm off-season
designed to acquaint the entire family
with the experience of the ancient
inhabitants of this portion of southern
Utah.
The large and inviting southwestern
gift shop features a variety of Native
American jewelry, rugs, arts, crafts,
games for the kids and more.
Moqui Cave is located on scenic
Highway 89, just 5.5 miles north of
Kanab, and less than one mile from
Best Friends Animal Sanctuary.
The museum and gift shop are open
during the summer season from 9 a.m.
until 7 p.m. Monday-Saturday. The
large parking area can easily accommodate RVs or buses. For more information call 435-644-8525 or visit www.
moquicave.com.H
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re you on vacation, but don’t
want to skip your workout?
Adobe Fitness Center in Kanab
is open for visitors and has a full array
of exercise equipment and programs to
help you stay fit while you are taking
in the sights.
Visitors can purchase a one-day pass
(just $7). Enjoy free weights, circuit
training equipment, spin cycling,
racquetball court and now the new,
innovative and fun “Zumba” or “TRX”
classes. All of our live classes are
included! (See website for details.) The
Fitness Center also offers a variety of
cardio equipment, stair climbers, lifecycle and elliptical workout machines
and treadmills.
Child care services are available
Stay in shape when you stay in Kanab
Monday, Wednesday and Friday, from
9-11am. A massage therapist and personal trainer are available by appointment.
Call 435-644-5474 or visit the fitness center online at www.adobefitness.com
for class schedule and hours of operation. The Fitness Center is easy to find,
located in the heart of Kanab at 163 S. 100 East (on Highway 89, just north of
Kanab’s the 89A junction at the stoplight), and is open Mon-Thurs 5am-8pm,
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Best Friends is America’s largest no-kill sanctuary, and a popular Kane County attraction
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est Friends Animal Society,
which celebrates its 25th anniversary in 2009, operates the
largest no-kill sanctuary for companion animals in the United States.
On any given day, Best Friends Animal Sanctuary is a safe haven for more
than 1,700 animals, including dogs,
cats, birds, bunnies, horses, pot bellied
pigs and other assorted creatures.
Located just north of Kanab in Kane
Welcome Center, and are available
every day of the year except Christmas. Visitors are encouraged to call
the Welcome Center (435-644-2001) for
tour reservations.
The sanctuary occupies a spectacular
location in Kanab Canyon, also known
as “Angel Canyon”. Kanab Creek
makes its way along the floor of a long,
narrow valley rich in Anasazi and
American history, with a surprising
Best Friends Animal Sanctuary has been operating in Kanab
for more than 25 years and cares for over 1700 animals.
County, the sanctuary is a picturesque
tourist attraction which attracts more
than 27,000 visitors each year.
Best Friends is known for its lifetime
care commitment to the animals, many
of which are available for adoption.
Volunteerism is encouraged at the
sanctuary, where each year more than
5,000 people often combine their vacations with time spent working with the
animals.
“DogTown,” the area that houses
more than 400 dogs at the sanctuary,
is the subject of a National Geographic
Television series that is in its second
season. The popular hour-long, weekly
program chronicles the society’s work
with dogs.
Free tours begin at the sanctuary’s
variety of spectacular vistas around
each twist and turn.
The entrance to Best Friends is about
five miles north of Kanab on the east
(right) side of Hwy 89. Between the 69
and 70 mile markers, a green highway
sign indicates Kanab Canyon. Turn
into Kanab Canyon and drive about
1.5 miles to the Welcome Center. Be
sure to bring your camera, and allow
some extra time to enjoy the drive.
Nearby Coral Pink Sand Dunes State
Park is a good same-day destination.
Visit the comprehensive website at
www.bestfriends.org for news and updates from the sanctuary. Information
about volunteering at Best Friends can
be obtained by e-mail at volunteers@
bestfriends.org.H
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es, you can get a drink in Utah.
State liquor laws ensure that a
resident or traveler can relax and
enjoy an alcoholic beverage in many of
the state’s fine restaurants and private
clubs.
You can also find packaged liquors,
beer and wine available for purchase
at State Liquor Stores located throughout Utah. Taverns, micro-breweries,
grocery and convenience stores sell
“3.2 beer,” which signifies the percentage of alcohol by weight. Alcoholic
beverages of any sort cannot be sold,
or served after 1:00 a.m. any day of the
week.
The sale and service of alcoholic beverages is regulated by the State of Utah.
Alcoholic beverage control is a concept
The legal drinking age in Utah is 21
that Utah shares with other states and
countries. Utah’s liquor laws are based on the general philosophy of making
alcoholic beverages available in a manner that reasonably satisfies the public
demand. In this respect, however, the state does not promote or encourage the
sale or use of alcohol.
For detailed information, see the “How Do I” and “Liquor Laws” sections of
the Utah State Department of Alcholic Beverage Control website at www.abc.
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Duck Creek is the perfect backdrop for any vacation or recreational activity
uck Creek Village offers yearround activities to satisfy
the needs of every outdoor
enthusiast. Features include ATV and
snowmobile trails, camping, fishing, hiking, cross-country skiing and
mountain bike riding. At an altitude of
8400 feet, strewn with scenic lakes and
waterfalls, Duck Creek has it all! Step
away from the city and relax amidst
the pine trees.
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tine beauty and some of the greatest
snow in the world. Snowmobile trails
have been voted among the best in the
United States by a host of nationally
recognized snowmobiling magazines.
Snowmobiles are available for rent in
Duck Creek Village.
Utah’s beloved Dixie National
Forest surrounds the small alpine
village and offers visitors a number of
recreational opportunities. The Dixie
Duck Creek is Kane County’s high mountain playground home to world-class summer and winter recreation.
Conveniently located on Highway
14, Duck Creek is easily accessible
from the west by way of Interstate 15
from Cedar City, or from the east via
scenic Highway 89.
Duck Creek has a variety of lodging
options from modestly priced cottages
and cabins to extravagant mountain
homes.
The fall colors are incredible in
Duck Creek, and winter offers pris-
Duck Creek Info: (435) 644-5033
Web: www.duckcreekvillage.com
Dixie NF Campgrounds: (435) 865-3200
Road Conditions: (435) 644-2222
National Forest ATV Trail system
is regarded as one of the best in the
west; maps provide a list of trails that
are clearly marked with color-coded
signs corresponding to the map.
ATV’s are available for rent. Stop
into the Dixie National Forest Visitor
Center located at the edge of Duck
Creek Village, or make plans in advance by calling 435-865-3200.
Navajo Lake is located four miles
from the village and offers cabins on
the lake. Boating is a popular activity;
bring your own raft or canoe, or rent
a small motorboat near the lake. You
won’t find a better spot for sunsets in
the western United States!
For more information on Duck Creek
go to www.duckcreekvillage.com.H
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eologists believe Kodachrome
Basin State Park was once
similar to Yellowstone National Park with hot springs and geysers,
which eventually filled up with sediment and solidified.
Through time, the Entrada sandstone surrounding the solidified
geysers eroded, leaving large sand
pipes. Sixty-seven sand pipes ranging from two to 52 meters have been
identified in the park. Massive sandstone chimneys change from gray and
white to shades of red depending on
the day’s mood. Numerous rocks and
coves offer solitude, quiet and unique
desert beauty.
Kodachrome Basin State Park is nine
miles south of State Route 12 near CanKodachrome Basin is a visual spectacle
nonville. Overnight camping facilities,
drinking water, modern rest rooms, hot showers and a sewage disposal station
are available. Picnic tables, fire pit, barbecue grills and electricity are available
- the park offers several locations that are perfect for group outings. A concessionaire provides horse rentals and camping supplies, and a resident ranger is
on duty year-round. For more information, see the Utah State Parks website at
www.utah.com/stateparks/kodachrome.htm or call (435) 679-8562.H
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Cedar Breaks is best viewed from the top... over 10,000 feet above sea level
edar Breaks National Monument is a huge natural amphitheater, which has been eroded
out of the variegated Pink Cliffs
(Claron Formation). Millions of years
of sedimentation, uplift and erosion
have created a deep canyon of rock
walls, fins, spires and columns.
The rim of the canyon is over 10,000
feet above sea level, and is forested
with Englemann spruce, subalpine fir
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abundant at Cedar Breaks. Crosscountry skiing and snowshoeing are
popular, and there are two marked
trails in the park - the Alpine Pond
Nature Trail and the North Rim Loop
Trail. The upper Alpine Pond Trail (1
mile) and the North Rim Loop (1 mile)
are both suitable for novice skiers.The
lower Alpine Pond Trail (1 mile) is for
more advanced skiers. All offer incredible vistas and surroundings.
... one of the few places in the world where you will see
ancient Bristlecone Pines, some more than 1,000 years old.
and aspen. This is one of the few places
in the world where you will see the ancient Bristlecone Pine; some specimens
are more than one thousand years old!
The Cedar Breaks visitor center is
open daily from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. from
early June to mid-October. Summer
season visitor facilities are closed from
mid-October through late May due to
heavy snowfall.
Winter recreational activities are
Visitor Information (435) 586-9451
Web: www.nps.gov/cebr
Visitor Center and road (Hwy 148)
closed in winter (late October until
late May).
Daily talks are available from midJune to mid-October. The programs
are offered every even hour from 10:00
a.m.-4:00 p.m. The talk focuses on the
geology of Cedar Breaks, specifically
on how it was formed. These talks are
held at the Point Supreme Overlook.
There are also guided hikes and evening programs offered.
Individual Entrance Fees at Cedar
Breaks National Monument are $4 Per
Person for visitors 17 or older. Children 16 and under are free.
Fees are not charged to holders of
valid National Parks Passes, Golden Age
Passports or Golden Access Passports.
Call the park’s administrative office
at 435-586-9451 or visit www.nps.gov/
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107 Things to do in Kane County (cont’d) 47) Enjoy a picnic at Jacob Hamblin
City Park.
Alton, Utah.
48) Take a boat tour to Rainbow
33) Attend several annual festivals.
Bridge.
34) Walk the streets in safety.
49) Shoot trap and skeet at the Kanab
35) Relax along the shores of Aspen
Gun Club.
Mirror Lake.
50) Run the Kanab 10K on Mother’s
36) Swim at Kanab’s “Cowboy WaterDay Weekend.
ing Hole.”
51) See the famous truck accident at
37) Have a romantic dinner in one of
Bull Valley Gorge.
the many restaurants.
52) Look for the Lone Ranger’s bridge
38) Paint your favorite picture in our
in Kanab Canyon.
“outdoor studio.”
53) Explore Cottonwood Canyon.
39) Have a ‘gem’ of a time exploring
54) Play in the sand at the Coral Pink
rock shops.
Sand Dunes State Park.
40) Take the 55 minute walking tour of
55) Join the hounds at the annual May
historic Kanab.
Greyhound Gathering.
41) Have fun at the Kane County Fair.
56) Enjoy the music at the bi-annual
42) Roast marshmallows around a
Paria Music Fest.
campfire in one of many campgrounds.
57) Spend a weekend getaway at one
43) Go rock hounding along the Verof several charming Bed & Breakfasts.
million Cliffs.
58) See the fall leaves in Long Valley.
44) Photograph Eagle Arch in Johnson
59) Take a guided photographic tour.
Canyon.
60) Visit a different National and State
45) Visit the movie sets at Frontier
Park every day for a week.
Movie Town.
46) Rent ATVs in Kanab.
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Pipe Spring is known for its “living history” and is very family-friendly
ipe Spring National Monument
is rich with American Indian,
early explorer and Mormon
pioneer history.
Ancestral Puebloans and Kaibab
Paiute Indians lived at the site of the
natural springs for at least 1,000 years.
Spanish Catholic priests Dominguez
and Escalante passed near the springs in
1776, and New Mexican trader Antonio
Armijo stopped at the springs in 1829.
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station.
Although the Indians’ way of life was
greatly impacted, the Kaibab Paiute
continued to live in the area and by
1907 the Kaibab Paiute Indian Reservation was established, surrounding the
privately owned Pipe Spring ranch. In
1923 the Pipe Spring ranch was purchased and set aside as one of the nation’s first historic national monuments.
The Monument is an easy 21 mile
Remember, Arizona does not observe daylight savings time, and
is one hour earlier than Utah in the Spring and Summer.
In the 1860s Mormon pioneers
brought cattle to the area. Brigham
Young directed the building of a fort
(Winsor Castle) over the main spring
for protection from Ute and Navajo
raids. Mormon-Indian conflicts died
down in the 1870’s, and a large Mormon church cattle ranching operation
was established at Pipe Spring. John
Wesley Powell was one of many visitors to this isolated outpost and way
Pipe Spring Info: (928) 643-7105
Web: www.nps.gov/pisp
Fees: $5 per person
Open 7 days / week
drive from Kanab via U.S. Highway
89A and Arizona Highway 389. Park
rangers provide tours of Winsor Castle
every half hour. In the summer, rangers also give “living history” demonstrations, bringing historic pioneer
and Indian traditions to life.
Visitors are welcome to tour historic
out-buildings and a scenic half-mile
ridge trail at their own pace. A visitor
center and museum shared by the
National Park Service and the Kaibab
Band of Paiute Indians offers an extensive array of high quality exhibits on
Southern Paiute and pioneer culture
and history.
More information on the Monument
is available by calling 928-643-7105, or
online at www.nps.gov/pisp.H
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ackie Hamblin Rife, Legendary
cowgirl, can recount numerous stories from the 23 films she performed
in as a stuntwoman and double. She
made her debut in Drums Along the
Mohawk in 1939 at age six. As Jackie
will tell you, before 1931 only a few
movies had been filmed in the Kanab
and Kane County, Utah areas. That
was until the Parry brothers persuaded
Hollywood filmmakers that Kanab and
Kane County’s scenery would be the
ideal backdrop for their westerns. The
rest is history, and “Utah’s Little Hollywood” was born.Kanab resident Jackie
Hamblin Rife became a famous stuntwoman and double, working with stars
such as Peggy Castle, Denise Darcel,
Ann Bancroft, Joan Taylor and many
Western Movie Stunt Double Jackie Rife
others stars from that era.
James D’Arc, curator of Brigham Young University’s motion picture archives,
says “Jackie Hamblin Rife” is one of the few Utah locals who had a long history
with the motion picture industry in Kanab. Jackie has a wealth of knowledge of the
films made in Kane County, Utah.”
Stop in the Office of Tourism located at 78 S 100 East, Kanab, UT and visit
with Jackie about Kanab’s “Little Hollywood” movie making heyday!H
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Western Legends is Kanab’s signature annual event
estern Legends Round-Up
and Western Film Festival is
the signature event held in
Kane County each year. This event was
created to honor the richness of Western movie history, and to celebrate the
100-plus classic Western movies and
television series filmed in the area over
the years, including the well-known
Gunsmoke.
If you love the Western way of life,
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and delicious treats.
Take a stroll along the Walk of Fame,
where the great and near great made
memorable movies in Kanab and the
surrounding areas, and relive the days
when Ronald Reagan, producer Howard Koch, Tom Mix, Ben Johnson, the
entire cast of Gunsmoke, Glenn Ford,
Chuck Connors, George “Gabby”
Hayes, Jim Davis, Lex Barker, Peter
Ford, Denny Miller, Ed Faulkner, Peter
Experience the Old West “the way it was” - slip on your boots and
pull your cowboy hat down tight for Western Legends Round-Up.
you won’t want to miss the Western
Legends Round-Up, held every August
in Kanab, Utah. The event features
Western vendors and exhibits, Western
entertainment and concerts, cowboy
poetry, cowboy cookin’ and autograph
sessions with some of your favorite
classic Western movie stars.
The annual parade at “high noon”
kicks the event into high gear with
an old-fashioned cattle drive through
town, complete with texas longhorn
cattle.
Kanab’s Main Street is closed to
traffic to make room for two outdoor stages with live entertainment
throughout the day, along with Western style booths, with vendors selling
authentic cowboy gear, Western art
Brown, Clint Walker and many more
strolled these very streets! These and
many other stars are immortalized
with their own special “Walk of Fame”
plaque on Utah’s Little Hollywood
Walk of Fame! Death Valley Days,
Gunsmoke, The Lone Ranger, Have
Gun Will Travel, Lassie, and Wagon
Train are just a few of the television
series filmed in Kane County.
We invite you to come join us in
celebrating our rich movie heritage
as well as the history of the old west
at Western Legends Round-Up, or
anytime!
For more information about the
annual Western Legends Round-Up
event, please visit www.westernlegendsroundup.comH
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hile visiting in Kanab, take a
stroll down memory lane by
visiting the Kanab Heritage
Museum and the Heritage House.
Located at 13 South 100 East, the Heritage Museum holds a unique blend of
historical photos and local artifacts from
the Kane County area, collected and
preserved throughout the years.
The Heritage Museum is open from
1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through
Friday from May 1st to October 1st. For
information call 435-644-3966 or contact
the Kanab City Office at 435-644-2534.
Also housed in this historical brick
building is the Juniper Arts Gallery, featuring exhibitions of talented local artists
and photographers. Artwork is generally
for sale at reasonable prices. The gallery
Kanab Heritage House
is open from May 1st to October 1st at 13
S. 100 East, in Kanab. Call for information, 435-644-3898.
The Kanab Heritage House is a beautiful Victorian home built in 1894, and was the
home of two early pioneer families. Located on the corner of Main Street and 100
South, it is open to the public from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. from May 1st to October 1st,
or by special arrangement. The lovely grounds and gazebo are available for special
events by contacting the Kanab City Office at 435-644-2534.H
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The annual Amazing Earthfest showcases the science, art and culture of Southern Utah
he Annual Amazing Earthfest is
designed to appeal to families and
individuals from all 50 states and
abroad. Visitors are invited to discover,
learn from, and celebrate the national
and state parks, monuments, forests and
public lands of the Colorado Plateau.
Each year during the third week of
May, the Amazing Earthfest in Kanab,
Utah, celebrates land and life on the
Colorado Plateau with six days of exciting,
educational events offering essential experiences of the natural environment. Events
are presented free of charge for the public
in botany and wildlife; dinosaurs and rock
art; hiking and cycling; science, ethics, and
astronomy; culture, arts, and entertainment. The Amazing Earthfest enhances
ecological understanding while providing adventure and recreation. Amazing
Earthfest showcases some of the most
magnificent scenery in the world.
Amazing Earthfest is a premier festival on the Colorado Plateau. Visitors can
choose from a wide variety of scheduled activities including scientific and
educational lectures and demonstrations
on aspects of the land, Native American
cultural programs and Pioneer history.
Each year, the festival also includes a
series of specially selected contemporary award-winning documentary films
that provide opportunities for learning
about issues of planetary, national, and
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regional ecological significance in a cool,
comfortable theater.
Scholars, scientists and staff from
major educational institutions, public
land managing agencies and non-profit
organizations focused on the Colorado
Plateau are invited each year to present
on geology, ecology, biology, paleontology and archeology. Events are offered
at facilities within visitor centers, at the
Southwest Applied Technology College, and out on the land, with guided
visits to specific sites and expeditions to
remote locations. Activities, exhibits, lectures and demonstrations are designed
to educate and inform local residents
and visitors alike about recent scientific
study and discoveries, history, and the
natural wonders of Southern Utah and
the Arizona Strip.
Through art, music, storytelling,
poetry and dance, creative people with
diverse interests and passion for the
land, express their experience of the life
and culture of the inter-mountain West.
Pioneer history and culinary arts round
out visitors’ enjoyment.
Outdoor enthusiasts are invited to
make Southern Utah and the Northern
Arizona Strip their destination for this
springtime festival. For complete information and a schedule of events, please
visit: www.amazingearthfest.com or
call 1-800-733-5263. H
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he Canyon Country 4x4 Club was
formed by a few environmentally
concerned citizens from Kane
County. Their desire was to to protect
and preserve one of the most geologically spectacular places on earth while
promoting the multiple uses of our
public lands.
Since that time the Canyon Country
4x4 Club, BLM and Utah State Parks
have united to establish an OHV (off
highway vehicle) trail system in Hog
Canyon. More than 23 miles of fantastic, clearly-marked red rock trails are
easily accessible from Hog Canyon,
with level of difficulty rated from 2 to
4-plus. Hog Canyon’s scenery is scenery rated 10-plus.
The entrance to Hog Canyon is
Take a trip off the beaten path...
located 1 ½ miles North of Kanab on
Highway 89. Less than one mile in, you’ll find a kiosk with maps and other info
along with a public staging area with room for multiple vehicles.
If you are looking for some fun trails with extraordinary scenery, bring
your Jeep or 4x4 to Kanab or join the Canyon Country 4x4 Club for our spring
and fall 4x4 Roundup. Visit www.canyoncountry4x4club.com for more
information.H
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Best Western Red Hills
(800) 830-2675 · (435) 644-2675
125 West Center · Kanab, UT 84741
www.bestwesternredhills.com
· Hot Breakfast
· Family Suites
· Refrigerators
· Seasonal Pool & Hot Tub
· Pet Friendly
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Kane County’s ATV trails are some of the finest and most extensive anywhere in the U.S.
pportunities abound in Southern Utah’s Kane County for
ATV enthusiasts. ATV riders
can choose from a number of trail
systems and terrains in the area. The
Dixie National Forest features a great
ATV Trail System in the Duck Creek
area. Trails are marked with colorcoded signs that correspond with a
detailed map available in Duck Creek
or at the Kane County Office of Tour-
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trail system.)
The Grand Staircase-Escalante
National Monument also features
ATV-approved trails, with maps
available in the various Monument
visitor centers.
The Coral Pink Sand Dunes State
Park offers a multitude of activities in
the red colored sands that drift among
the ponderosa pines, as well as a
campground to complement a system
Kanab’s public roads are ATV friendly, allowing visitors to
ride directly from a hotel to any of the many local trails.
ism in Kanab.
Hog Canyon is another favorite with
ATV riders and features color-coded
trails and maps that rate the trails from
easy to difficult. The Hog Canyon ATV
Trail system covers many miles of
varying trails, and is easily accessible
from either Kanab or Mt Carmel.
(See the “Canyon Country 4x4” article
on page 36 for more about the Hog Canyon
Utah State Parks & Recreation:
http://stateparks.utah.gov/stateparks/
Toll Free ATV/OHV Information:
1-800-OHV-RIDE
of trails designed for ATV enthusiasts
from around the globe.
Kanab is ATV friendly with laws
that allow ATV’ers to use public roads
to go right from their hotel parking
lots to a host of ATV trails that roll on
for miles, including trails that link to
the Great Western Trail and other well
known trail systems.
Utah’s off-highway vehicle laws
and rules have been formulated to
promote safety and protection for
people, property and the environment. Please contact the Utah State
Parks and Recreation, OHV Education
Office for further information: P.O.
Box 146001, 1594 West North Temple,
Suite 116, Salt Lake City, UT 841146001.H
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Many historic movie and TV sets still exist in Kane County, like this one on Johnson Canyon
n addition to numerous wellknown television series such
as The Lone Ranger, Death Valley
Days, Have Gun Will Travel, Daniel
Boone, Gunsmoke, The Six Million Dollar Man, Grizzly Adams, Lassie ,Wagon
Train, F-Troop and How the West Was
Won, Kanab - known as “Utah’s Little
Hollywood” - has been the site of a
number of movie productions, beginning as far back as the 1920’s.
Some of the many titles are listed
here, along with the year each one was
released. For more Little Hollywood
history, visit Frontier Movie Town in
downtown Kanab, and see the public
exhibits on display at the Kane County
Office of Tourism Visitor Information
Center (see inside front cover for details).
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Deadwood Coach
In Old Arizona
The Big Trail
Dude Ranger
Romona
The Bad Man of Brimstone
The Lone Ranger
Great Adventures of Wild
Bill Hickock
The Kanab Kid
Swanee River
The Mormon Conquest
Drums Along the Mohawk
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Westbound Stage
Stagecoach
Feud on the Range
Union Pacific
Lure of the Wasteland
Brigham Young, Frontiersman
Wagon Train
Kit Carson
The Fargo Kid
Billy the Kid
Western Union
Arabian Nights
War of the Wildcats
The Desperados
The Desert Song
My Friend Flicka
Ali Baba and the 40 Thieves
Tall in the Saddle
Buffalo Bill
Thunderhead, Son of Flicka
Thunder in the Valley
Black Bart
Fort Apache
Green Grass of Wyoming
The Big Cat
Calamity Jane and Sam Bass
Red Canyon
She Wore a Yellow Ribbon
The Outriders
Oh, Susanna
Cattle Drive
Best of the Badmen
Ride the Man Down
On the set of “The Attic Door”, produced recently in Kane County
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Westward the Woman
Pony Express
Ride, Vaquero!
Yellow Tomahawk
Southwest Passage
Fort Yuma
No Place To Ride
Santa Fe Passage
Ghost Town
The Lone Ranger
Quinncannon, Frontier Scout
The Rainmaker
The Badge of Marshall Brennan
Copper Sky
War Drums
Dragoon Wells Massacre
The Dalton Girls
Ride a Violent Mile
The Girl in Black Stockings
Revolt at Fort Laramie
War Drums
Tomahawk Trail
Raiders of Old California
Fort Bowie
Timbuktu
The Misfits
Sergeants 3
The Greatest Story Ever Told
Ballad of a Gunfighter
Fort Courageous
The Plainsman
Duel at Diablo
Ride in the Whirlwind
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1977
1977
1979
1980
1990
1990
1991
1991
1993
1993
1993
1994
1994
1995
1995
1996
2001
2001
The Shooting
El Dorado
The Long Ride Home
A Rough Night In Jericho
Ride to Hangman’s Tree
Bandolero!
Planet of the Apes
The Despardos
Mackenna’s Gold
One Little Indian
Run to the High Country
The Outlaw Josey Wales
Across the Great Divide
Brigham
The Car
Exorcist II: The Heretic
The Apple Dumpling Gang
Rides Again
Windwalker
Desperate Hours
Devil’s Highway
Beastmaster II
Point Break
Angel Eyes
Motorama
Benefit of the Doubt
The Flinstones
Maverick
Tall Tale
Wind Runner
Broken Arrow
Evolution
Planet of the ApesH
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107 Things to do in Kane County (cont’d) 73) View “Little Hollywood” Walk of
Fame plaques.
61) Fish in the Bass Tournament at
74) Remember the scenes from movies
Bullfrog Basin.
filmed near Big Water.
62) Four wheel drive to the Indian
75) Get ‘lost’ in the back country of the
Canyon Petroglyph Trail on Moquith
Escalante River Drainage.
Mountain.
76) Enjoy the annual Christmas Con63) Pick fresh apples from an orchard
cert by the Symphony of the Canyons.
in Glendale.
77) Celebrate Pioneer Day, July 24th.
64) Drive to Grosvenor Arch south of
78) Look for the ancient petroglyphs
Kodachrome Basin State Park.
on thousands of canyon walls.
65) Take a tour of Best Friends Animal 79) Step back to pioneer days at the
Sanctuary near Kanab.
Mt. Carmel Rock Church.
66) Take the Shuttle Bus ride through
80) Drive to Toweep (Toroweap) for an
Zion Canyon.
overlook of the Grand Canyon.
67) Plan a family reunion at one of the 81) Hike to Ballerina Spire at Kodaranches or resorts.
chrome Basin State Park.
68) View Kane County from Rainbow
82) Enjoy fireworks on July 4th.
Point at Bryce Canyon.
83) Enjoy a scenic flight over the Can69) Rent a bike from Pinewoods Resort, yons from Kanab airport.
Paria Outpost or Quail Park Lodge.
84) Listen to the cowboy poets at the
70) Visit Moqui Cave, and see artifacts, Western Legends Roundup in August.
fluorescent rocks and dinosaur tracks. 85) Watch one of ‘the movies that
71) Attend the Duck Creek Chili Cook- made Kanab famous’ at the Kane
Off in July.
County Office of Tourism.
72) Watch for birds including CaliforContinued on Page 48
nia Condors, Golden and Bald Eagles.
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Kane County hosts the nation’s only film incentive program designed for student film-makers
he recent film, “The Attic
Door,” was shot in Kanab in
2007 as the pilot project for the
Southern Utah Student Film Incentive. Writer/Director Danny Daneau
of Orlando, Florida was selected as
the first recipient of the film incentive. Daneau and his crew shot the
movie at the historic Paria Movie Set
site and also at the historic Heritage
House in Kanab.
T
area during the “Cowboys with Cameras” project, along with advisor Phil
Peters and other film students from
the University of Central Florida. The
project was a cross country study of
the classic films by John Ford that
were shot in Utah.
“The Attic Door” is a family-friendly
suspense film. The story follows two
young siblings left alone in a foreboding house in the middle of the desolate
The Southern Utah Student Film Incentive offers young filmmakers a rare opportunity amid world-class scenic backdrops.
Daneau set the stage for what is
believed to be the only student film
incentive in the nation. A student
film maker will be selected to receive
$15,000 in monetary support along
with local assistance to film in Southern Utah’s Kane County each year.
The main criteria for the new
student film incentive are a western
theme with a story line that would
be family-friendly, and content designed to be rated no stronger than
PG-13. The script can be a period
piece or modern day theme as long
as it is western in nature to celebrate
the rich western movie history of
Kane County.
Daneau is no stranger to Kane
County and Kanab after visiting the
turn of the century American West.
The two siblings pass each day away,
dutifully awaiting their parents’ return.
Originally promoted under the title “A
Monster in the Attic”, the initial public
screening at the Florida Film Festival
set a record for advance ticket sales at
the renowned event. For more information about the movie, cast and Kanab
locations, visit www.theatticdoor.com.
The Southern Utah Student Film
Incentive was introduced in January
2008 with help from the Utah Film
Commission during the well known
Sundance Film Festival held in Park
City each year. Details of the program are listed on the Kane County
Film Commission website at www.
kaneutah.com.H
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outhern Utah’s Kane County is
also known as “Utah’s Little Hollywood.” MGM liked Kanab so
much they built a makeshift studio outside of town in the 1940s. More than 100
motion pictures have been filmed here.
In fact, more Westerns were produced here than anywhere else outside
of California. John Wayne, Ronald
Reagan, Clint Eastwood and a host of
stars made movies in the area.
The “Gunsmoke” TV series used the
Johnson Canyon Movie Set for over 20
episodes shot between the ‘50s and ‘70s.
The famous western town is located just
east of Kanab, on private property, but
can still be viewed from the road, or with
a tour guide. Sets from “The Outlaw
Josey Wales” and other movies can be
The “Gunsmoke” movie set in Johnson Canyon
visited for free at Frontier Movie Town.
The Paria Canyon movie set was used in the Clint Eastwood classic “The
Outlaw Josey Wales.” Lake Powell was the location for “Maverick”, “The Hulk”,
“Broken Arrow” and both versions of “Planet of the Apes”. “The Attic Door” was
filmed in Kane County in 2007.
For a detailed list of the movies and TV series filmed in Little Hollywood, see
pages 38-39, or visit our web site at www.kaneutah.comH
S
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Photo: T hunder bi r d F oundati on for t h e Art s
I
Maynard Dixon’s legacy is preserved by Kane County’s Thunderbird Foundation
n 1939,famed American artist
Maynard Dixon and his young
wife, artist Edith Hamlin, left
their long-held studios and careers
in San Francisco and headed for the
magnificence and fresh air of Southern Utah. They purchased a hamlet
of 20 acres set in a grove of cottonwood trees in the small town of Mt.
Carmel, where they soon built a log
style home reminiscent of the early
wishes, scattered his ashes on a hill overlooking the house and studio. She established a memorial site with a bronze
plaque depicting Maynard’s signature
logo, the Thunderbird. Edith kept the
house until 1963, when she sold it to
her artist friend, acclaimed watercolorist Milford Zornes. Zornes and his wife
Pat hosted numerous workshops on the
property for many years, once again
giving artists the opportunity to paint in
Maynard Dixon’s home and studio still stand on the site of his
1940’s retreat, now a museum and art gallery.
pioneers of the area. There they
spent their days painting the beauty
of the desert skies, the dramatic colors of the surrounding cliffs, and the
pastoral scenes of the area’s numerous farms. Many of their friends
came to visit, partaking of the opportunity to paint while soaking up the
high desert sun.
After Maynard’s death in 1946, Edith,
following her deceased husband’s
Perfect side destination for your trip to
Zion or Bryce - right on Hwy 89
Visit the Foundation online at
www.thunderbirdfoundation.com
Maynard Dixon Country is held annually in August
such a rich environment.
In 1998 the home was privately
purchased and restored to its original
glory. A non-profit foundation, The
Thunderbird Foundation for the Arts,
was established, and the home is now
a mecca for artist retreats, tours, workshops and the annual Maynard Dixon
Country Art Invitational held each
year in August.
The Bingham Gallery is built on the
adjoining property to showcase the
finest art ever produced in the American Southwest.
To schedule tours or artists retreats,
or for more about the Thunderbird
Foundation and Maynard Dixon, visit
www.thunderbirdfoundation.com or
call (435) 648-2653.H
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Photo: Kane C ounty Offi c e of Tour i sm
Trails abound for hiking, biking and horseback riding, offering the most spectacular views
ooking for some trails or routes
to satisfy the hiker, biker or
horseman in your group? Kane
County offers a number of “quiet
sports” options for visitors and residents alike.
A short hike up the Vermilion Cliffs
on the Squaw Trail (located just north
of the Kanab City Park) offers a sweeping view of Kanab and the Kaibab
Plateau to the south. Climb to the top
as 1.5 miles of switchbacks take you
800 feet above the Kanab valley, to
behold a stunning landscape with Zion
and Bryce along the northern horizon.
This is generally an up-and-back hike,
although hardy hikers can network
into other routes.
The Bunting Trail (located at the
far west end of Kanab Creek Drive)
provides another up-and-back option
for ascending the Vermilion Cliffs.
The first 0.5 miles is an easy walk
along a broad canyon floor. Then the
trail rapidly ascends nearly 800 feet to
a saddle between an overlook point
L
Bureau of Land Management
435.644.4680 or 644.4600
Willow Canyon Outdoor Co - 263 South
100 East, Kanab, www.willowcanyon.com
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to the east and a higher ridge to the
west—either of which can offer an
extension. To the saddle and back is
about 3 miles.
How about an easy stroll or bike
ride? Strike out for Pugh Canyon.
A dirt track meanders through the
canyon beside the riparian zone. After
the trail narrows, scramble over a few
rocks and cross a small stream to see
the drip falls (1.6 miles). Return as
you came, or explore a spur route that
leads up a ridgeline to the east and
north from .4 miles below the falls.
To find some pavement for a casual
bike ride, pedal along Chinle Road
to the Old Highway. Five miles of
gradual grades take you east through
the sagebrush plain until you reach
Highway 89 (or use Hwy 89 to make a
loop).
Looking for something more adventurous? You can pedal some 20 miles
along the two-lane rural roadway
through scenic Johnson Canyon before
the pavement ends. Grades are gentle.
If you prefer to visit trails on horseback, pick up the Saddle Up & Ride
horse trails map from the Kane County
Office of Tourism or at the Grand
Staircase Escalante National Monument visitor center, located next to
Coral Cliffs Golf Course on Highway
89, just east of Kanab. H
Photo: Ar am ar k
Kane County’s campgrounds range from rugged backcountry to luxury RV havens
Campground
Location
Phone
Bauer’s Canyon Ranch
Glendale
435-648-2564
Coral Pink Sand Dunes State Park
Sand Dunes
435-648-2800
Crazy Horse RV Campark
Kanab
435-644-2782
Dixie National Forest Campgrounds
Duck Creek
435-865-3200
Hitch-N-Post RV & Cabins
Kanab
435-644-2142
Jacob Lake, National Forest
North Rim
928-643-7395
Kaibab Camper Village
North Rim
928-643-7804
Kanab RV Corral
Kanab
435-644-5330
KOA Kampground
Glendale
435-648-2490
Kodachrome State Park
Cannonville
435-679-8562
Mt. Carmel RV Park
Mt. Carmel
435-648-2323
Paria Canyon Guest Ranch
Paria River
928-660-2674
Wahweap Campground & RV Park
Lake Powell
800-528-6154
Zion Ponderosa Ranch Campground East Zion
800-293-5444
More information about Kane County businesses, events, attractions and
visitor services is available online at www.kaneutah.com.
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Publication and distribution of the Kane County Official Visitor Guide is made possible by the advertising contributions of these local businesses and organizations:
Advertiser
Location
Phone
Page
Aiken’s Lodge
Kanab
800-790-0380
46
Best Friends Animal Society
Kanab
435-644-2001
20
Best Western East Zion
Mt. Carmel Jct.
888-848-6358
8
Best Western Red Hills
Kanab
435-644-2675
36
Crescent Moon Theater
Kanab
435-644-2350
20
Denny's Wigwam
Kanab
435-644-2452
Inside Back
Dixie State College
Kanab
435-652-7590
34
DocUtah Film Festival
Kanab
435-652-7542
40
Dreamland Safari Tours
Kanab
435-644-5506
46
50 Mile Ranch
Kanab
888-480-3552
46
Four Seasons Motel
Kanab
435-644-2635
30
Frontier Movie Town
Kanab
435-644-5337
46
Glazier's Family Market
Kanab
435-644-5029
2
GoWest Web & Media
Kanab
435-644-8523
48
Holiday Inn Express
Kanab
435-644-3100
28
Honey’s Marketplace
Kanab
435-644-3100
10
Kanab Chamber of Commerce
Kanab
800-733-5263
46
Kanab City
Kanab
435-644-2435
22
Kanab RV Corral
Kanab
435-644-5330
46
Kane County Office of Tourism
Kanab
435-SEE-KANE
Inside Front
Lake Powell Resorts & Marinas
Lake Powell
866-753-3649
4
Maynard Dixon Historic Home
Mt. Carmel
435-648-2653
42
Moqui Cave
Kanab
435-644-8525
18
National Park Tourz
Southern Utah
866-433-8492
12
Nature's Showcase
Kanab
435-644-2396
14
Parry Lodge
Kanab
800-748-4104
26
Pinewoods Resort
Duck Creek
800-848-2525
26
Rodeway Inn
Kanab
877-424-6423
30
Shooting Adventure
Kanab
435-899-9611
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Victorian Inn
Kanab
435-644-8660
28
Western Legends Round-Up
Kanab
435-644-3444
32
White Mountain Trading Post
Mt. Carmel Jct.
435-648-2030
16
Zion Ponderosa Resort
East Zion
800-293-5444
6
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107 Things to do in Kane County (cont’d) bikes at Duck Creek Village.
98) Relax in a horse-drawn carriage
86) Read the gravestones at the old
ride through Kanab.
Pahreah (Paria) ghost town cemetery.
99) Find the John Wesley Powell sur87) Drive Skutumpah Road on the
vey monument on the Virgin River.
Grand Staircase Escalante National
100) View the experimental aircraft
Monument.
during the Rutan Fly-In at the Kanab
88) Learn about Montezuma’s Treaairport on Labor Day weekend.
sure in Johnson Canyon.
101) Watch the North Rim Regulators
89) Take some self-improvement
Costumed Shooting in Kanab.
classes at the annual Women’s Forum. 102) Select fresh produce from the
90) Drive to ‘Hole in the Rock’ on Lake weekly Gardeners Market.
Powell, south of Escalante.
103) Enjoy the Rodeo and family BBQ
91) Tour Utah Heritage Highway 89.
at Jacob Hamblin’s Ranch.
92) See the movie photos at Parry
104) Sit on the grass for the Gazebo
Lodge, Denny’s Wigwam and Frontier Concerts on Wednesday evenings
Movie Town.
105) Attend the Sound of Thunder
93) Look for wild turkey, and the Kaibab Mountain Paiute Pow-wow, and enjoy
Squirrel in the Kaibab National Forest.
the many events, competitions and food.
94) Tour the old pioneer settlement at
106) Don’t miss the Annual Christmas
Pipe Spring National Monument.
Festival with something for everyone!
95) Rent a snowmobile, cross country
107) Be sure to see Kane County’s hisskis, or ATVs at Duck Creek Village.
tory at the Heritage Museum. H
96) Visit the Buffalo Ranch and RestauHowever you spend your time in Kane
rant on Scenic Byway 9, east of Zion.
97) Ride a mountain bike on the Virgin County, we know you will go home happy,
and we hope you come back soon!
River Rim Trail by Navajo Lake. Rent
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Featuring a grand inventory of hats, boots, jewelry, pendants, Kachina dolls,
Southwestern gifts, Indian headdresses, moccasins, and sculptures.
See the largest selection of Native American jewelry in the Southwest.
Visit Denny’s Western Town out back. “Saddle up and come on down!”
(435) 644-2452
78 East
Kanab,
UT 84741
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County·Offi
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