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Hurricane, Utah
Wendy’s Backyard Adventures
This idyllic Farm House Airbnb is rated in the top 5% in Hurricane. Surrounded by fruit tree orchards, farm fields, & high desert Mountain View’s. Start your stay off with complimentary farm fresh eggs. End your evenings with a glass of wine on the covered porch taking in the gorgeous sunset view. Keep the young & old entertained with the play room full of toys, a living room with a large TV & video games, & a separate second family room with another large TV. Come back from a day of adventuring to the perfect blend of comfort & and luxury. Conveniently located across the street from Molly’s Nipple Trailhead.
Zion COuntry cottage
This lovely Pet Friendly Cottage has it all! Views of mountain tops & farm fields to enjoy the sunsets. With a large fully enclosed gated yard, a Hot Tub, a BBQ, a wood burning fireplace area under the stars, a covered outdoor dining area, & a gas fireplace underneath a permanent gazebo. Many fruit & shade trees throughout the yard with swings, a playground area, & tether ball for kids. This property has a more intimate indoor space that sleeps six people. Your drive through the famous Sycamore Lane neighborhood will make you want to extend your stay!
Home Away From Home
Step into this classic American family home with 12 foot ceilings in this basement level airbnb. With three bedrooms comfortably sleeping eight people, a full kitchen, a full bathroom, & washer/dryer. This property is the perfect location for big families & celebrations. Plenty of activities for kids with a playground, a trampoline, a pool table, & a play house. Covered outdoor dining & uncovered fire pit area with stunning views.
Why Southern Utah?
Hurricane, Utah is the perfect home base for outdoor enthusiasts. The Greater Zion Area has stunningly unique topography & geological structures. Southern Utah is highly a concentrated region of State/National Parks, plus Utah is home to more BLM Land than any other state-with over 2 million acres of BLM Land for the public to explore! Southern Utah is one of the four corner states, bordering Northern Arizona, Northwest New Mexico, and Southwest Colorado. These states all offer a variety of outdoor activities & stunning landscapes. Hurricane, Utah is the ultimate adventure hub for your next Southwest trip. Hurricane City’s slogan is apply named…
“The gateway to the parks”
Utah has 5 National Parks, 46 State Parks, & 7 National Monuments. Boarding Arizona which has 3 National Parks, 34 State Parks, & 18 National Monuments. New Mexico has 2 National Parks, 35 State Parks, & 13 National Monuments. Colorado has 4 national parks, 42, State Parks, and 9 national monuments. Between all of these neighboring Four Corners States there are 14 National Parks, 157 State Parks, & 47 National Monuments for everyone to enjoy.
Experience The Greater Zion Area
Like a local
Hire Charly to be your private tour guide
Embark on the journey of a lifetime with local Vista Vacation Guides - Charly & Amy
Add on a Private Tour with our experienced and dedicated Adventure Guide during your Southern Utah vacation. Charly & Amy will help your group unlock the hidden gems of the Greater Zion Area, by sharing insider tips, breathtaking views, & fascinating history along the way to each local treasure. From secret hiking trails to stunning viewpoints, Charly will help you uncover the best-kept secrets of Zion National Park & beyond. With personalized itineraries tailored to your groups specific interests-discover exhilarating recreational options, from thrilling canyon scrambles to serene stargazing on premium private and public Lands. We offer 10 unique options for Guided Tour Adventures, as well as Customizable Tours. Our guests favorite tours include but not limited to, our Off Road Tour, our E-bike Tour, our Paddle Sport Tour, & our Premium Private Land Tour is our top rated Guided Adventure. Let’s create unforgettable memories together, as we explore the wonders of nature! Book with us here, or check us out on Airbnb Experiences. Your once in a lifetime Zion adventure awaits!
Below we have complied a list of our favorite destinations to add to your next high desert trip :
National Parks
1. Zion National Park- 30 minutes from Hurricane City, Zion is famous for its stunning canyons, rock formations, and amazing hiking trails.
2. Bryce Canyon National Park - Approximately 2 hours away, Bryce Canyon is known for its unique hoodoo rock formations and breathtaking views.
3. Grand Canyon National Park - (North Rim) is a 3-hour drive, the North Rim offers stunning views and a less crowded experience of the iconic Grand Canyon.
4. Capitol Reef National Park -Approximately 2.5 hours from Hurricane. Expect vast hiking locale with diverse terrain such as domes, cliffs, and a 100-mile-long monocline.
5. Arches National Park -Approximately 4 hours from Hurricane. Incredibly scenic region with a variety of hiking trails with red rock vistas and 2,000 stone arches.
6. Canyonlands National Park- Approximately 4 hours from Hurricane. Split by 2 rivers, you can visit this majestic park in 4 different zones featuring sandstone spires and Island in the sky mesa.
State Parks
1. Sand Hollow State Park - is located in Hurricane, Utah offers a red sandstone landscape with a reservoir perfect for boating, fishing, and off-highway vehicle riding on Sand Mountain.
2. Red Cliffs State Park -12 miles from Hurricane City center is a Nature preserve offering hiking, biking, climbing, rappelling, and it is pet-friendly..
3. Quail Creek State Park - Located in Hurricane, Utah offers large pavilions with bbq’s and picnic tables perfect for large gatherings. With a rocky beach this beautiful reservoir is prefect for fishing and paddle sports.
4. Snow Canyon State Park - Just 30 minutes from Hurricane this area offers rich features of beautiful red rock formations, lava tubs, and various hiking trails.
5. Gunlock State Park - Approximately 1 hour from Hurricane offers stunning waterfalls, hiking trails, and boating amid striking red rock scenery.
6. Goblin Valley State Park - Approximately 3 hours from Hurricane City. This stunning State Park offers sandstone hoodoos, caves, and wonderfully dark sky’s for star gazing.
7. Cathedral Gorge State Park -Approximately 2 hours from Hurricane. This is a 2,000 acre park with unique walking trails through slot canyons, camping, and picnic areas. Enjoy the wild rock formations without the crowds as this park has a very mild busy season.
8. Dead Horse Point State Park - Approximately 4 hours from Hurricane. This underrated State Park near Moab offers great camping, hiking/biking trails, with beautiful overlook’s, and views of the Colorado River.
Other attractions
1. Fishlake National Forest -Approximately 2 hours from Hurricane, is home to the Mother Pando Aspen Tree that is believed to have been a single seed that grew at the end of the last ice age - now spreading over 106 acres connected by the roots. This cloning root system is estimated to be the oldest living organism on earth, weighing 13 million pounds - it is certainly the largest living organism.
2. Grand staircase, Escalante National Monument - Approximately 2 hours from Hurricane with scenic opportunities for hiking and peaceful drives overlooking the unique rock formations.
3. Cedar Breaks National Monument - Approximately 1.5 hours away, this area offers beautiful vistas and wildflower displays.
4. Glen Canyon National Recreation Area -Approximately 3.5 hours from Hurricane, Utah. (Closest point is Lone Rock, Lake Powell only 2 hours from Hurricane City)
5. Paria Canyon, Vermilion Cliffs Wilderness - Approximately 3 hours from Hurricane is well worth the drive to experience White Pocket (no permit required) and The Wave if you’re lucky enough to land a permit.
6. Antelope Canyon - Located near Page, Arizona, it’s about a 2.5-hour drive and is famous for its stunning slot canyons.
Water Canyon - 27 miles from Hurricane, Utah this local favorite offers not only beautiful views but also the most delicious fresh water from the Water Canyon Spring.
Yants Flat - Locally nicknamed the Candy Cliffs this hike is just 20 miles from Hurricane and offers a wonderland of petrified colorful sand dunes to explore. Similar look to the famous Wave and White pocket Vermilion Cliffs in AZ.
Moe’s Valley Climbing Area - This iconic local climbing area is just 20 miles from Hurricane.
Local Recommendations
Vista Vacation Rentals is a short term rental property management company based in Hurricane, Utah. Owned & operated by Utah locals with a love for travel & hosting. All of our partnered listings have achieved and consistently maintained Super Host statues. We pride ourselves on bringing each guest the best possible experience here in the Greater Zion Area. Charly is our Local tour guide that was previously an Adventure Guide in East Zion. She has compiled a list of local must see hikes, restaurant’s, & local activities that we share with all our Airbnb guests. Find us on Social Media for other local tips, itineraries, & discounts.
To book a private tour of the Southern Utah area with Charly email us at vistavacationrentalsut@gmail.com
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Photo taken from the top of Angels Landing in Zion National Park by Caleb Paul Schenck
