Belly of the Dragon is a short, dark, man-made tunnel located between Orderville and Kanab. This is an entirely unique adventure that requires almost no hiking. The adventure does require a short scramble down slick rock, so it is not accessible to everyone. We loved walking through the Belly of the…
Sand Dune Arch is large free-standing arch near Kanab. It is not to be confused with the more famous Sand Dune Arch in Arches National Park, which is much better known. This arch is unique and you can walk right underneath. Sand Dune Arch near Kanab requires a short walk through…
The Thunderbird Restaurant is an icon of Kane County. It is located at the Mount Carmel Junction east of Zion National Park and north of Kanab. This restaurant was first built alongside a dirt road in 1931 by Fern Morrison and her husband Jack. It started out as a small fuel…
The Kanab Sand Caves, also known sometimes as the Moqui Caverns, are an old sand mine that is easily visited along US-89 north of Kanab. Yes, you read that correctly, this area was used as a sand mine, procuring the desert sand for use in glass making. Though it would have…
We love southern Utah, and we love a good restaurant. We've been to most parts of Utah, and as we travel, we try to find the best family restaurants. We've gathered them together in our post called Best Restaurants in Utah: One in Every County. Houston's Trail's End is our favorite…
Bower Cave is a companion to Mammoth Cave in southern Utah. Located just south of Mammoth, these two caves can easily be visited together. Bower Cave is a bit smaller than Mammoth, but just as much fun. One thing our boys enjoyed was the ladder that allows entrance to the cave.…