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Washington Lions Club 4th of July Celebration to Unveil Statue Honoring “Mr. Washington”

"The Washington City Lions Club will unveil a statue honoring Quentin Nisson—“Mr. Washington”—at the 4th of July in the Park celebration at Veterans Park...."
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Hiking Southern Utah: Butterfly Trail in Snow Canyon State Park

"Hiking Southern Utah: Butterfly Trail in Snow Canyon State Park is embedded with lava rocks, so watch your step to avoid nasty falls...."

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From GI to MFA: Clayton Rippey’s Explorations in Abstraction

"SUMA’s new exhibition, From GI to MFA: Clayton Rippey’s Explorations in Abstraction, tells the story of a WWII soldier whose art and love letters endured across decades...."
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Scientists Recreate Mass Extinction Story at Zion National Park

"A new exhibit at Zion’s Human History Museum explores the End Triassic Extinction, featuring research by Dr.
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Hiking Southern Utah: Grosvenor Arch — You gotta see it to believe it

"Utah is no stranger to arches. Arches National Park alone is home to more than 2,000 natural sandstone arches.
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Foothills Trail in Mesquite, Nevada

"For whatever reason, if you need a short, interesting diversion try hiking Foothills Trail.
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Hiking Southern Utah: Kodachrome Basin State Park

"With red tinged rock formations and incredible blue skies, Kodachrome Basin State Park is an area just begging to be photographed...."

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Hiking Southern Utah: Kodachrome Basin State Park

"With red tinged rock formations and incredible blue skies, Kodachrome Basin State Park is an area just begging to be photographed...."

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Forsyth Fire Grows to Over 8,000 Acres Near Pine Valley

"The Forsyth Fire continues to grow near Pine Valley, Utah, reaching over 8,000 acres.
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When Lightning Strikes Twice (or Weeks Later): The Hidden Risk of Sleeper Wildfires

"Lightning strikes can silently smolder underground for days or even weeks before erupting into full-blown wildfires...."

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Bridge Creek Fire Update

"The Bridge Creek Fire near Navajo Mountain has grown to 2,219 acres following red flag wind conditions. Command has transitioned to a Complex Incident Management Team as more resources arrive...."

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Forsyth Fire Update

"The Forsyth Fire near Pine Valley, Utah has grown to 7,045 acres with 0% containment...."

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France Canyon Fire Update

"The France Canyon Fire continues to grow with tactical operations underway to protect local communities and infrastructure in Southern Utah...."

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Panguitch Valley Balloon Rally Returns June 27–29

"The Panguitch Valley Balloon Rally returns June 27–29 with hot-air balloon launches, live music, food trucks, and a glowing Saturday night in historic Panguitch, Utah...."

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Hiking Southern Utah: Kanab's Toadstools Are Cool

"A toadstool is a fungus with an umbrella-shaped top that is often poisonous.
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Steel Magnolias Blooms on Stage at Utah Shakespeare Festival

"Utah Shakespeare Festival presents Robert Harling's beloved play "Steel Magnolias" June 21–Oct 4 at Randall L.
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2025 Jacob Hamblin Days and Rodeo Celebrates Western Heritage in Kanab

"The 2025 Jacob Hamblin Days and Rodeo celebrates Kanab’s western heritage with rodeo events and family fun at the Kaneplex Arena...."

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Forsyth Fire Forces Evacuations in Pine Valley, Destroys 12 Structures

"The Forsyth Fire near Pine Valley has burned 1,500 acres and destroyed 12 structures, prompting a full community evacuation and emergency response from multiple firefighting
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Western Edge of France Canyon Fire Remains Active; Red Flag Conditions Continue

"The France Canyon Fire continues to expand northwest under Red Flag conditions, while crews reinforce lines and prepare for a new command team to assume control...."
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Emerald Pools Bridge Reopens in Zion After Major Reconstruction Springdale, UT

"Zion National Park has reopened the Emerald Pools Bridge after relocating it 100 feet upstream due to geological instability.
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