20+ hour, 5+ min ago  (669+ words) Trail: Canyon Overlook Trail Location: Zion National Park Difficulty: Easy, with a few exposed sections and drop-offs Average Hiking Time: 30 minutes to 1 hour round-trip at a leisurely pace Elevation: 3, 900 feet at the trailhead, with approximately 160 feet of elevation gain Family…...

20+ hour, 20+ min ago  (348+ words) Guest contributors for The Independent. The Independent is St George & Southern Utah's best news & events source. Serving Cedar City to Kanab, Utah and Mesquite Nevada including all of Washington and Iron Counties in Utah. Ivins, Santa Clara, Washington, Hurricane, La…...

19+ hour, 48+ min ago  (318+ words) This summer, The Stage Door invites audiences to experience a powerful story of resilience and kindness with its upcoming production of the hit musical Come From Away. Running from June 18 through July 11 at the historic Electric Theater, the production marks…...

20+ hour, 42+ min ago  (329+ words) As temperatures rise across Utah, black bears are emerging from hibernation, and the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources is reminding residents and visitors how to prevent conflicts and stay safe while recreating outdoors. Black bears are the only species of…...

2+ day, 10+ hour ago  (1613+ words) ST. GEORGE, UT " May 15, 2026 The Independent's Southern Utah Adoptable Pet Guide features pet adoption options from various animal shelters throughout southern Utah. Adopt a new pet today! PAWS Adoption Centeris now open to the public Wednesday " Saturday 10 AM"4 PM. Located…...

3+ day, 14+ hour ago  (363+ words) Southern Utah's live music lineup gets a high-energy boost this May as the Sand Hollow Resort Rock Bowl hosts back-to-back tribute concerts celebrating some of the most iconic sounds in music history. Serpentine Fire brings an electrifying tribute to the…...

4+ day, 7+ hour ago  (187+ words) Southern Utah Events Guide " May 14, 2026 suindependent. com Southern Utah Events Guide " May 14, 2026. This week's Southern Utah Events Guide features the Spring Roundup Rodeo, Serpentine Fire: A Tribute to Earth, Wind, & Fire, Casapoolooza " AEROMYTH, comedy shows, theater productions, art, markets, local…...

6+ day, 16+ hour ago  (228+ words) Hosted by the Thunderbird Foundation Gallery, the show features more than 100 paintings by over 40 artists, capturing landscapes from across the United States. The collection includes both studio works and plein air pieces, painted outdoors on location, offering a dynamic range…...

6+ day, 16+ hour ago  (379+ words) Guest contributors for The Independent. The Independent is St George & Southern Utah's best news & events source. Serving Cedar City to Kanab, Utah and Mesquite Nevada including all of Washington and Iron Counties in Utah. Ivins, Santa Clara, Washington, Hurricane, La…...

6+ day, 16+ hour ago  (264+ words) Stargazing Zion has officially opened its fifth season, welcoming locals and visitors alike under some of the darkest skies in the country. As spring settles into Southern Utah, May is shaping up to be one of the most compelling months…...