Official page for Kane County Office of Tourism; Base camp to the Wonders of the West! Grand Canyon, Bryce, Zion & Lake Powell within 90 minutes!
01/24/2025
Valentine’s Day weekend
Kanab, Utah.
Balloons & Tunes Festival.
40+ hot air balloons.
Live music.
The cutest lil’ vendor fair ever.
And cuddling up at a lantern festival.
It’s a date.
Send this to bae. Then plan your visit at the
link in bio.
01/15/2025
Looking for adventure? Head to Coral Pink Sand Dunes State Park! Whether you’re sandboarding the tallest dune or hiking for stunning views, there’s fun for everyone. Rent gear, meet friendly rangers, and don’t miss the magical sunset glow.
01/13/2025
Have you seen Moqui Marbles? These unique iron-rich sandstone balls are found in Southern Utah’s red soils and hold a fascinating Hopi legend! Look for them on your adventures, but please leave them as they are for others to enjoy as well.
Start planning your trip at VisitSouthernUtah.com!
01/10/2025
Discover the Bunting Trail in Kanab! This 3-mile round trip hike offers dinosaur tracks, petroglyphs, and stunning views of Bryce Canyon, Grand Staircase, and Kanab’s vermilion cliffs. Perfect for all ages! For details and more trails, https://visitsouthernutah.com/trail-maps.
01/09/2025
Kanab, Utah, is perfectly situated to access some of the top national parks and public lands in the West. In under two hours you can reach three national parks, each offering its own spin on dramatic desert landscapes. Add in Lake Powell National Recreation Area, a smattering of national monuments, and more public lands and you’ll see why Kanab is the ultimate adventure basecamp.
01/06/2025
Mark your calendar! 🎈
The 11th Annual Balloons & Tunes Roundup is coming to Kanab, Utah, February 14-16, 2025.
Enjoy 3 days of breathtaking hot air balloon launches (weather permitting), 2 days of lively bands, a vendor fair, a magical balloon glow and a lantern launch!
Make it a long Valentine’s/Presidents Day weekend and explore all that Kanab has to offer.
Details at BalloonsandTunesRoundup.com.
40+ Hot Air Balloon Pilots and 12 Bands over another beautiful Presidents Day Weekend in Kanab. Hot Air Balloon Launches each morning at 7:30 am on February 17, 198th & 19th
01/03/2025
The sanctuary is full of places to explore at your own pace! Check out some local favorites that are easy to find and ready for you to enjoy. Happy adventuring!
01/01/2025
Discover the Moccasin Mountain Dinosaur Tracksite—home to one of North America’s most diverse collections of Early Jurassic tracks! 🦖 Explore hundreds of fragile, ancient footprints, but remember to tread lightly and follow all guidelines to help preserve these treasures. 🚗 Access requires 4WD experience, and amenities are limited, so plan ahead.
12/30/2024
‘Till 2025, Zion shuttles! 🚌🫡
Today (Dec. 29) is the last day of holiday shuttle services in Zion Canyon and Springdale. If you’re headed to Zion soon, here is what you need to know:
🚗 Private vehicles can access the Zion Canyon Scenic Drive starting tomorrow, Dec. 30.
🚫 Plan for limited parking. When parking in Zion Canyon is full, we may temporarily close Zion Canyon Scenic Drive.
🅿️ If parking is unavailable in your desired location, be prepared to park at an alternate location and adjust your plans accordingly.
👨🌾 Only park in designated parking areas. If you see a park ranger managing traffic, they are there to help!
🌸 Shuttle services will resume in Spring 2025.
12/25/2024
🎄✨ Merry Christmas from Kane County Office of Tourism and Kanab Center! ✨🎄
May your holidays be filled with joy, adventure, and a touch of magic. Here’s to more unforgettable moments, wherever your travels take you this season! ❤️
12/20/2024
Zion National Park Weekend Update
We’re happy to share that Zion National Park is open this weekend, with visitor services and park operations running as normal!
While we remain hopeful for uninterrupted government funding, the situation is fluid, and we’re prepared for any changes that may arise. For now, enjoy the park, stay safe, and make the most of this holiday weekend!
As always, visitor safety is our top priority.
We’ll share updates if the situation changes. Thank you for your understanding and support!
12/19/2024
Hey winter break visitors! Here's what you need to know before visiting the park.
Zion Canyon Shuttle and the Springdale Shuttle will be operating starting tomorrow from Friday, December 20 to Sunday, December 29. The Zion Canyon Shuttle takes you up the Zion Canyon Scenic Ddrive to our most popular hikes, and the Springdale Shuttle take you through Springdale up to the park pedestrian entrance fee booth.
The first bus leaves the Zion Canyon Visitor Center at 8 a.m. The last shuttle leaves the Visitor Center at 3 p.m., after that, you cannot go up canyon for the day. The last shuttle leaving the canyon departs from stop 9: Temple of Sinawava at 5:45 p.m.
The Springdale shuttle runs from 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., so make sure to time when you leave the park, so you don't miss the bus. Remember, do not plan on taking the last shuttle of the day! If you miss the shuttle, that's a long, cold walk back.
As a reminder during this time private vehicles are not permitted on the scenic drive. Personal vehicle use starts back up December 30. We expect more visitors during the holiday season, so pack your patience and we look forward to seeing you in the park!
12/17/2024
Escape to the magic of Bryce Canyon National Park this winter, just 90 minutes from ! At 8,000 feet, the hoodoos create a breathtaking scene you won’t forget. Stay for the sunset at Sunrise Point and enjoy a stargazing experience like no other. Fewer crowds, cooler temps, and pure winter wonder await!
12/14/2024
Step back in time at Old Paria, where history meets Hollywood! Explore the old cemetery, remnants of a pioneer town, and the breathtaking backdrop of classic Western films like The Outlaw Josey Wales. Though the movie set is gone, the stunning multicolored landscapes will leave you in awe.
12/12/2024
One of Our Favorite Local Hikes: Mansard Petroglyphs
Looking for adventure? Stop by our Visitor Center to grab an adventure map for the Mansard Petroglyphs or visit VisitSouthernUtah.com/Trail-Maps to plan your trek! Along the way, you'll encounter unique sandstone steps, light rock scrambling, and stunning sheer ledges as you climb. And when you reach these incredible petroglyphs, take a moment to soak in their history and beauty.
📜 Reminder: Always by preserving these ancient treasures. Let’s ensure they remain for generations to come!
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Discover the unexpected!
Just when you thought you'd seen it all, stumble upon Catstair Canyon and Catstair Rip-Rap. But wait, there's more! Just 1 mile east on Hwy 89, check out the 1000 year old petroglyphs and pictographs of Catstair Writings. Don't miss out on these hidden treasures along your scenic journey!
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Western Legends 2024 Come watch the longhorns! Join us, August 22-24, 2024 for Western Legends - a boot shakin’ country concert, western movie stars and legendary rodeo.You’re invited to experience wild country melodies, heroic bull riders, and unmatched adventure in the red rocks of Kanab, Utah. See y’all there!
We’ve got sunshine! Come on out to Kanab, Utah! We have turned on the sunshine and doing our best to win this battle with winter. This is Cottonwood Trail, right in town. The Cottonwood Trail is a beautiful 9 mile roundtrip hike that takes you along the base of the Vermilion Cliffs and looks south at the beginning canyons that create the Grand Canyon. The trail offers beautiful panoramic views in all directions of this rugged country. You will cross many ravines and washes. Feel free to turn around at any point.If you make it past the 3 mile mark, keep an eye out for the Kanab Fort. Although the fort is located on private property, you can still catch a glimpse of it from the trail. This is a moderate hike that is easy to navigate with steep spots and lots of ups and downs. Ideal for horseback riding, please be respectful and share the trail.Check out visitsouthernutah.com for more Trail maps. We have a variety or maps that can lead you to some favorite sights!
Happy Spring Equinox from Southern Utah! 🌷🌞 Today marks the first day of spring, where the day and night are almost equal in length. It’s a time of balance, renewal, and new beginnings. Come visit us in Kanab and experience the beauty of our stunning landscapes, from red rock canyons to lush greenery. Embrace the changing seasons with us! #visitsouthernutah #kanabutah #beautahful #SpringEquinox #SouthernUtah #Renewal #NewBeginnings 🌼🌿🌄
Leap into action today! Experience the ultimate ultra marathon stage race in America at the @g2gultra . Have you explored the colorful landscapes of the American West? Whether you’re seeking a supported or self-supported challenge, join us for a week-long, 275km run through Color Country to reach the breathtaking Pink Cliffs at the top of the Grand Staircase. Don’t miss this incredible opportunity! Sign up now and start your unforgettable journey. Go visit @g2gultra for link to register now. #visitsouthernutah #kanabutah #grand2grand #unforgettable #butdidyoudie #g2gultra #grandtograndultra
“As the Great Spirit was building the mighty Rocky Mountains of North America, His toe caught on one of the tall peaks, and He fell. Below him, the earth’s tender surface was torn open and created a Grand Canyon. As he arose, the Great Spirit raised his Mighty Hand and caused the earth’s surface to erupt into convoluted heaps of folds, wrinkles and Grand Stair Steps.
The Great Spirit paused and was pleased with His changing creation. Great care and much time were taken to organize and beautify the face of the earth lying around Him. He sent the inland sea of Southern Utah away, which revealed the great rocks of the earth rising into incredible pillars, spires and natural bridges. The land was shaped with His myriad snake canyons of Lake Powell, the colorful steps of the Grand Staircase, and undulating sandstone formations of Coyote Buttes. And of course: The Grand Canyon.
On the final day of his Creation, the Great Spirit created his greatest work of all. From the dust of the Earth, he formed Man, to have joy.”
When you think you’ve seen it all, come to Southern Utah. Intimate and unspoiled, a rugged epicenter of adventure with beauty to spare. The uncrowded spectacle of the Grand Canyon’s North Rim, the towering pinnacles of Zion National Park, the bizarre hoodoos and rock amphitheaters of Bryce Canyon, the stark solitude of the 1-million-acre expanse of Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument, the beautiful water slot canyons of Lake Powell, and numerous other remarkable locations are all waiting to be seen. Southern Utah has the highest concentration of natural wonders found anywhere on earth; there’s colors out here they don’t even have names for.
We invite visitors from around the world to come explore the countless treasures here. The year-round possibilities are endless- in fact, most visitors leave here feeling they needed much more time.
Whatever your choice of adventure -- from back country hiking, mule and horse treks, bicycling, canyoneering, ATV expeditions, watching a local rodeo or sight-seeing along our many Scenic Byways and Backways - your bucket list will soon be overflowing!
Come, stay awhile, let the red rock dirt get in your shoes and in your heart. The magical beauty of this unspoiled wild region will stay with you forever.
Stop into our Visitor Center located at 78 South 100 East in Kanab and visit with our friendly visitor center hosts, they will be more than happy to tell you about many of the hidden canyons, secret campsites, quiet trails and best places to eat while in the area. Be sure to visit our website as well; where you can find information about local guides, dining and lodging, trails, events, travel tips and much, much more! You can find it all at visitsouthernutah.com.