The Dixie National
Forest occupies almost two million acres, and stretches for about
170 miles across southern Utah. The largest national forest in Utah,
it straddles the divide between the Great Basin and the Colorado
River. Elevations vary from 2,800 feet near St. George to
11,322 feet at Bluebell Knoll on the Boulder Mountain. The southern
rim of the Great Basin provides spectacular scenery, and the
Colorado River canyons break away in many colored cliffs and steep
wall gorges. Important wildlife species include mule deer,
elk, antelope, mountain lion, turkey, black bear, grouse and rabbit.
Many species of birds, reptiles and raptors are also present. There
are approximately 3,019 surface acres of fishing waters in lakes and
reservoirs and 224 miles of stream fisheries in the forest.
Significant recreation activities in the forest include camping,
picnicking, hiking, backpacking, hunting, fishing, boating,
swimming, rock hounding, snowmobiling and skiing.
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Brian Head Ski Resort is
ideally located in the heart of the Grand Circle of National Parks,
within forty minutes of Cedar City, Brian Head is blessed with
Utah's highest base elevation - that means incredible snow,
incredible views, and incredible skiing and boarding. And Brian Head
is the perfect family resort.
With thousands of beds, low lodging
rates, and several excellent restaurants, Brian Head has become a
popular alternative to Festival goers and other summer visitors to
the area.
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Although famous for its world-class
skiing in the winter, Brian Head is rapidly being recognized as
a good place for summer recreation also. In addition to
incredible alpine and cross country skiing, snow boarding and
snowmobiling, Brian Head offers a wonderful area for high
altitude training, mountain biking, hiking, camping, fishing,
horseback riding, nature watching, and on and on.
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Zion National Park is
Utah's oldest national park--and certainly one of its prettiest--Zion
is located 56 miles southeast of Cedar City. It is a canyon of
brilliant green set against a backdrop of sheer red cliffs, with an
occasional lacy waterfall fanning out from the rock.
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