Utah is most well known for its five truly incredible national parks, however it also
has some spectacular state parks, including Snow Canyon. In this video I'm gonna share with you
why Snow Canyon should be on your bucket list, so come along with me let me show you around.
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Snow Canyon State Park is located in southern Utah near St George. This is a place of
breathtaking beauty and stark contrast. And while the area may get a dusting of snow now and again,
its name is derived from one of the pioneers who discovered the area whose surname was Snow.
Now Snow Canyon is not that large of a park at 7400 acres, but it is big enough to find some
peaceful areas to explore. The main activity for visitors is hiking and exploring. There are 38
miles of trails that crisscross the park, although venturing off the trail can be a lot of fun and
provide different vantage points. There's also a paved three mile trail that allows bikes
as well as 15 miles of equestrian trails. Another popular activity in Snow Canyon is rock climbing.
The park also includes several picnic areas,
restrooms, along with a 33 unit campground next to the park headquarters.
December through May are the most popular months to visit Snow Canyon. In peak summer,
you could have the place to yourself, but it does get really hot. Visitation ranges from under
twenty thousand in the low months, to over one hundred thousand during peak months.
Evidence of Native American use of Snow Canyon exists as far back as 500 BC
in the form of arrowheads, pottery shards, fire pits and petroglyphs.
Pioneer Names is a spot in the park where you can take a short hike
to a spot where early settlers from the mid-1800s carve their names.
While sandstone is the most commonly seen layer of rock in the park
its appearance is not uniform in either color or texture, the color of the sandstone correlates
to the amount of iron oxide contained within time erosion and other forces have
weathered the sandstone in different ways, making their appearance anywhere from
smooth, to incredibly fractured, with patterns that resemble alligator skin.
Right next to Snow Canyon State Park is a venue worth checking out the Tuacahn
Center for the arts. This is a wonderful outdoor venue for music and performing arts.
They also host a weekly farmer and craft market that's also worth checking out.
Well that's a look at Snow Canyon State Park in southern Utah. If you have any questions
about exploring Snow Canyon, please leave a comment below. If you enjoyed this video,
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