FEATURES

SOUTHERN UTAH
IS THE BEST PLACE
18 From humble beginnings
A snapshot of Southern Utah's history
30 Winners of photo contest
We asked how you view Southern Utah
45 Southern Utah's braggin' rights
Utah's Dixie has the best of all worlds

46 Go take a hike
Printable Washington Country trail map

DEPARTMENTS

PEOPLE WATCHING
13 A local treasure
"Ranger" Bart Anderson
15 A day in the life
Ron Metcalf
16 Oh, so Sweet by Sabrena Suite
Gems aplenty in Southern Utah

DOING BUSINESS
23 Economic Growth
St. George looks to the future
28 Gizmos & Gadgets by Phil Karren
Technology companies find a home in Dixie

PLAYING HOUSE
33 So you're movin' to St. George
Local resources for new residents
36 The good life
Harleys take to the red rock roads
50 Digging in Dixie by Dee Maranhao
Mother Nature provides in Southern Utah

HEALTHY LIVING
53 The Pulse of St. George
Premium health care close to home
56 Art of Aging by Mary Ronnow
Update on chemical peels

VENTURING OUT
59 What Women Want Expo
Expo answers age-old question
62 Southern Utah's playgrounds
Color Country has the best in recreation
64 Backyard & Beyond by Nina Fitzgerald
Take a hike - Southern Utah is near everything

THINGS TO DO
65 St. George Book Festival
Reading now has an event of its own
67 The Suite Life
Victorian Charm Inn in Kanab
70 Zion Canyon Art & Flute Festival
Music mingles with Zion's wonders
76 Books & Such
Favorites from the shelf and music
78 Restaurant Spotlight
Paula's Cazuela
88 The Last Word by Doug Cary
Great place, but...

IN EVERY ISSUE
8 EDITOR'S NOTES
10 PHOTO GALLERY: Kurt Lundquist
12 UNDER THE DIXIE SUN: by Lyman Hafen
68 LODGING GUIDE
71 EVENTS CALENDAR
80 DINING GUIDE