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Timber Creek Overlook Trail, Kolob Canyon, Zion National Park, Southern Utah, Cedar City, I-15, New Harmony, Hikes, Iron County, Adventurin', 12 Utah Staycations
Timber Creek Overlook Trail | 12 Utah Staycations

The last time we hiked Timber Creek Overlook Trail, I think Aiko must have been two and Orion w

Three Peaks Recreation Area, Iron County, ATV, RZR, Disc Golf, 12 Utah Staycations, Southern Utah, Cedar City, Adventurin', Bike Trails
Three Peaks Recreation Area | 12 Utah Staycations

Three Peaks Recreation Area is an AMAZING County park 10 miles out west of Cedar City.

Pork Belly's Eatery & Catering Co, Grubbin', Iron County, Cedar City, El Rey Inn & Suites, I-15, Southern Utah, 12 Utah Staycations
Pork Belly's Eatery & Catering Co | 12 Utah Staycations

We hadn’t heard of Pork Belly’s before and we have to say, it was DANG good. 

Parowan Cafe Cinnamon Rolls, Iron County, Cedar City, I-15, Southern Utah, Grubbin', 12 Utah Staycations, Discounts & Coupons
Parowan Cafe Cinnamon Rolls | 12 Utah Staycations

 

Parowan Dinosaur Tracks, Iron County, Cedar City, Southern Utah, Parowan, 12 Utah Staycations, Adventurin', Hikes
Parowan Dinosaur Tracks | 12 Utah Staycations

Harmony said I should stop at Parowan Gap on our way out of town from Cedar City.

Parowan Gap Petroglyphs, Cedar City, Southern Utah, Iron County, Adventurin', Stroller Friendly, 12 Utah Staycations, Utah's Roadside
Parowan Gap Petroglyphs | 12 Utah Staycations

We pull up, after Harmony's suggestion that we visit, but before reading

Hike Thor's Hideout, Hikes, Southern Utah, Thor's Lookout, Cedar City, Iron County, 12 Utah Staycations, Adventurin'
Hike Thor's Hideout in Thunderbird Gardens | Thor's Lookout | 12 Utah Staycations

Thor's Hideout is a new trail located in the Thunderbird Garden in beautiful Cedar City!

Park Place Eatery, Grubbin', Iron County, Cedar City, Southern Utah, 12 Utah Staycations
Park Place Eatery | 12 Utah Staycations

After doing Thor’s Hideout & Lookout hike, we decided to grab a slightly lighter, late, din

Nature Hills Farm, Iron County, Cedar City, Southern Utah, Free, 12 Utah Staycations
Nature Hills Farm | 12 Utah Staycations

Nature Hills Farm is a sweet little farm in Cedar City that's family owned and open to the publ

Frontier Homestead State Park, Cedar City, Iron County, Southern Utah, Adventurin', 12 Utah Staycations
Frontier Homestead State Park | 12 Utah Staycations

Cedar City has a deep pioneer history, much of which is my husband’s heritage, so it’s always f

12 Utah Staycations, Iron County, Cedar City, Southern Utah, Free, Adventurin', Grubbin'
Cedar City's Farmers Market | 12 Utah Staycations

Right outside of The

Brick House Cafe, Grubbin', 12 Utah Staycations, Iron County, Cedar City, Southern Utah
Brick House Cafe | 12 Utah Staycations

They had us at the $2 kids menu!

Cedar City Hotel, El Rey Inn & Suites, Iron County, Cedar City, Southern Utah, 12 Utah Staycations
El Rey Inn & Suites | Cedar City, Utah Hotel | 12 Utah Staycations

The best part about small towns is that everything is SOOO close to each other!

Gunlock State Park, Gunlock, Washington County, Southern Utah, Hikes, Water Activities, Waterfalls, St. George, Spring Break
The Amazing Waterfalls of Gunlock State Park

Gunlock State Park is located in the t

12 Utah Staycations, Cedar City, Iron County, Giveaway, Southern Utah
Win a Family Salt Project Staycation to Cedar City | 12 Utah Staycations

We JUST finished our trip to Cedar City. It was so. MUCH. fun.

Coral Pink Sand Dunes, Kanab, Utah State Park, Kane County, Adventurin', 12 Utah Staycations, Sledding, Southern Utah, Winter Activites
Coral Pink Sand Dunes | Kanab | 12 Utah Staycations

Many years ago, we had a guest post on The Salt Project about

Toadstools Hike, Kanab, Kane County, Hikes, 12 Utah Staycations, Hoodoos, Red Rock, Southern Utah
Toadstools Hike | 12 Utah Staycations

Hiking Toadstools Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument near Kanab is yet another re

Peek a Boo Slot Canyon, Red Canyon, Kanab, Kane County, Hikes, Adventurin', Southern Utah, Slot Canyon
Peek a Boo Slot Canyon or Red Canyon | 12 Utah Staycations

We were super excited for our first guided hiking tour!

Kane County, 12 Utah Staycations, Kanab, Balloons & Tunes Round-Up, Festival, Southern Utah
Balloons & Tunes Round-Up | 12 Utah Staycations

We spent this past weekend hanging out in Kanab for our second Utah Staycation!

Cedar City Aquatics Center, Iron County, I-15, Water Activities, Indoor Utah Pools, pools, Southern Utah, Adventurin'
Cedar City Aquatics Center

We've been to Cedar City many times over our 13 years of marriage.

Zion Adventure Photog, Southern Utah, Giveaway
Arika from Zion Adventure Photog

Have you ever wanted to have an epic adventure and have someone actually take amazing photos of

Thunder Junction All Abilities Park, Video, Southern Utah, St. George, Washington County, Park Guide, Splash Pad, Adventurin', I-15
Thunder Junction All Abilities Park Video

Have you been to Thunder Junction All Abilites Park in St. George?! It's AMAZING!

Johnson Canyon, Johnson Arch, Snow Canyon State Park, Ivins, St. George, Southern Utah, Hikes, Adventurin'
Johnson Canyon and Arch | Snow Canyon State Park

Johnson’s Canyon Hike is only open from September 15-March 14th.

Hikes, Turtle Wall, Red Cliffs Desert Reserve, Southern Utah, Washington County, St. George
Hike to Turtle Wall | Red Cliffs Desert Reserve

After checking into our

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