summer 2023

Townsquare Media Weekly News Roundup 08/21-08/27   Welcome back to another edition of the TMWNR where all your news in on one page! St. George Family Experiences “The Aloha Spirit” During Maui Wildfires  A local St. George family was in Maui...

The dogs of Southern Utah are sick and tired of being stuck inside during this summer heat but there are some ways for you to keep them busy and happy while indoors.   The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals said that enrichment for animals is vital for them to stay happy and healthy. It ...

The Southern Utah summer temperatures are crazy right now and have been causing power outages, fires, and air conditioners to blow.   Locals and tourists alike are feeling the heat and maybe staying inside all day isn't the answer. So, here are some super unique ways to cool off when the usual ways don’t work:  Go Barefoot  Obviously, don’t go out with bare feet on the sidewalks or anything becaus

The heatwave and Excessive Heat Warning given by the National Weather Service probably has you concerned about one thing: your plant babies.   I mean, plants are difficult to keep alive as is without all these rapid weather changes (at least for me, I’m a plant killer). The moist...

Last week I was filling up my gas tank at Harmons when the attendant came up to chat and of course, the weather was a topic. I mentioned that it felt pretty hot to me after the man commented on the coolness of the day. He told me I had my AC too low...

July is National Bison Month and one of Utah’s best attractions is its herd of bison at Antelope Island.   There are about 500 to 700 in the herd depending on the time of year and as cool as they look, you don’t want to get too close. Yes, go see the...

The Utah Division of Wildlife Resources has some summer tips for all the stream/river fishers out there.  The state has several beautiful locations for fishing in reservoirs, ponds, streams, and rivers. Whether you want to try a big(ish) or small body of water is the real question here.   ...

St. George is FULL of trails and cool scenery, but this trail is great for a small hike or a rock-climbing adventure.   Montezuma Trailhead is out in Bloomington Hills but it’s totally worth the drive! It’s also a great place to bring your dogs! I took my small...