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The Local Guide to Southern Utah

Local insight, thoughtful itineraries, hidden gems, and inspiration for exploring East Zion and beyond.

Welcome to the Zion Family Co. blog—your guide to experiencing Southern Utah through the eyes of people who call it home. From Zion and Bryce Canyon to Coral Pink Sand Dunes, Cedar Breaks, and the small towns and hidden places in between, we’ll share our favorite adventures, local recommendations, travel tips, and stories from this remarkable corner of Utah.

Whether you’re planning your first visit or returning for another adventure, we’re here to help you discover more, explore well, and make your stay in Southern Utah one to remember.

Checkerboard Mesa sandstone formation in East Zion National Park, Utah
Skip the Springdale crowds. Here's how to experience East Zion's canyons, trails and scenic drives from our Glendale, Utah.
Classic American roadside diner exterior along a small-town highway
From pie stops to sit-down dinners, here's where our family actually eats along the Highway 89 corridor near Glendale,.
Hoodoo rock spires in the Bryce Canyon amphitheater at sunrise
Hoodoos, rim trails and some of the darkest night skies in the country, here's how to spend a day.
Zion Canyon cottonwood trees in autumn color
Autumn is our family's favorite season near Zion and Bryce Canyon. Here's why, and what to plan for..
Claret cup cactus in bloom in the Zion National Park desert
Wildflowers, snow-dusted hoodoos or star-filled summer nights, here's what each season near Glendale, Utah actually feels like..
A wild river winding through forested mountains
One of our favorite perks to share with guests, private water access for an evening of fishing right on.