| GRAND
CANYON NATIONAL PARK |
 Kane
County is the gateway to the North Rim of the Grand
Canyon, one of the seven natural wonders of the
world. Travel 90 minutes south of Kanab through
the Kaibab National Forest to one of the worlds
most spectacular views. A rugged, restless collection
of colors and canyons, buttes and mesas, wildlife
and vegetation, the Grand Canyon is awe-inspiring.
There are trails to hike and burro rides to the
bottom. Or arrange a flight over Grand Canyon from
Kanab. |
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| LAKE
POWELL |
 Lake
Powell is one of the most beautiful lakes in the
world, with more shoreline than the United States
Pacific Coast. Famous for its trout and bass fishing
and mirrorlike waterskiing. Lake Powell can also
be a sightseeing adventure. Explore seemingly endless
canyons by boat and discover such natural wonders
as Hole-in-the-rock and Rainbow Bridge (the largest
natural span in the world). Lake Powell is only
65 minutes east of Kanab with a beach at Lone Rock
and marinas at Bullfrog Basin, Dangling Rope, Halls
Crossing, Hite and Wahweap. Along the way, visit
Old Paria and Glen Canyon Dam. then back to Kanab
for a good night's rest. |
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| CEDAR
BREAKS NATIONAL MONUMENT |
 High
in the pine and cedar forests to the west of Bryce
Canyon is the deep, wind-eroded barrier known today
as Cedar Breaks. This brilliantly colored half-bowl
canyon, only accessible in the summer and fall,
rewards visitors with a breathtaking vista on rugged
badlands. The scenic drive to the monument is in
itself, worth your time. |
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| KODACHROME
BASIN |
 Unusual
rock formations and abundant wildlife make this
spot an inviting side trip on a visit to Bryce Canyon.
Take along plenty of color film to capture this
scenic landscape. |
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| BRYCE
CANYON NATIONAL PARK |
 The
Paiutes aptly named this place unke-timpe-wa-wince,
pock-ich, which means "red rocks standing like
men in a bowl-shaped canyon." Bryce Canyon is a
formation similar to Cedar Breaks, but situated
2,000 feet lower. It is made up of 14 enormous amphitheaters
carved into the pink and white limestone of the
Paunsaugunt Plateau. The canyon’s endless clusters
of hoodoos, spires, and other eroded rocks feature
countless shades of red, pink and orange, and almost
every shape imaginable. |
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| BRIAN
HEAD SKI RESORT |
 Utah
is know for having "The Greatest Snow on Earth"
and it's not all up north! Brian Head Ski Resort,
north of Kanab, offers skiers both beginning and
advanced slopes, plus short lift lines. Snowmobiling
and cross country skiing in Kane County's high country
offers a refreshing perspective of this breathtaking
contry. |
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| ZION
NATIONAL PARK |
 Only
45 minutes west of Kanab is Zion National Park (an
awesome spectacle of towering cliffs and incredible
gorges). The Paiutes called it makuntuweap,
meaning "straight canyon." Zion National Park is
one of the most popular visitor attractions in the
state, with some 2.5 million people coming to Zion
each year. Driving and bicycling along the paved
roads are popular ways to see the park, but the
best way to become really familiar with it is to
hike in the narrow side canyons or up to one of
Zion’s famous rock "temples" on any of the many
trails. Be sure to visit the Zion Canyon Cinamax
Theater just outside the south entrance to the park
in Springdale for an incredible look at Zion’s majesty
and it’s unique history on a screen six stories
high. The Film shows daily beginning half past the
hour. |
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| MOVIE
SETS |
 Kanab
first became a movie set in 1922 with the filming
of "Deadwood Coach". Since then over 100 films and
commercials have been shot on location in and around
Kanab, earning Kane County the nickname of "Little
Hollywood." Movie sets still stand in Johnson Canyon,
as well as Old Paria-which is open to the public.
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| HORSEBACK
RIDING |
 Kane
County and horseback riding just naturally go together.
You'll find hundreds of miles of trails through
the fameous blue cedars near Kanab and other alpine
trails in surrounding high country. |
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| PETROGLYPHS
|
 Kane
County is rich in Indian petroglyphs, in fact the
National Parks were once the home of ancient Indians
who left many of their records on the rocks. Indian
wall paintings are either pictograph, usually a
simbol painted on a stone, or petroglyph, a picture
carved into the stone. These writings are usually
found in protected canyons or under cliff overhangs.
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| PIPE
SPRINGS |
 An
Oasis in the middle of the desert, Pipe Spring is
the site of a pioneer fort built by Brigham Young
and Jacob Hamblin to protect migrating settlers
from Indians. Only 20 miles southwest of Kanab,
Pipe Spring is an experience in pioneer heritage.
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| CORAL
PINK SAND DUNES |
 Coral
Pink Sand as far as the eye can see, changing formation
with every breath of wind is one way to describe
the dunes just south of Mt. Carmel Junction. Perfect
for dune-buggying, popular with photographers, and
fun for the whole family! |
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| PICNICKING,
CAMPING, HIKING AND BICYCLING |
 Whether
stopping at the roadside or backpacking into remote
areas, You'll find plenty of ideal picnicking, camping
and trails for hiking & bicycling spots in Kane
Country. |
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| FISHING
|
 Several
lakes, streams and reservoirs within a few hours
drive of Kanab provide great sport fishing. Fish
for rainbow trout at Navajo Lake or Panguitch Lake,
both with boat rentals. Other fine fishing can be
found at Duck Creek, Yankee Meadow Reservoir, Tropic
Reservoirs and Boulder Mountain Lakes, as well as
the streams that feed them. |
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| HERITAGE
HOUSE |
 Kanab,
Utah. Built in 1884, the Heritage House was a restoration
project organized in 1974 by local citizens and
Kanab City. Year round tours of the home are available
through volunteers to the Heritage Society. |
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We
know there is a little bit of cowboy in all of us. So
saddle up with the rest of us for an unforgettable 7 day
horse ride vacation through some of the most beautiful
and breathtaking landmarks in the world. Truly, mother
natures best! (