Posts Tagged ‘Springdale Utah’
Wednesday, March 17th, 2010
Another big change has come to Springdale, the gateway city of Zion National Park. The El Rio Lodge has been razed and replaced with a new Sol Foods grocery store.
 Sol Foods Grocery Store - Springdale, Utah - Opened March 2010 This large store brings a new level of service to the local community and to the many visitors to Zion National Park.
The store carries and extensive selection of produce, european cheeses, basic meats, La Brea breads, and also has an in-house bakery.
This new store is located at 955 Zion Park Blvd in the downtown area of Springdale, Utah.
Friday, February 5th, 2010
Grafton, Utah
 Grafton School House Grafton is a historic ghost town just south of Zion National Park and located along the Virgin River. The modern day town nearest Grafton, is Rockville. Grafton was first settled in 1859 and was located just one mile west of its present town site. In January of 1862 the town was completely washed away by a flood on the Virgin River. Settlers rebuilt the town a mile further up stream at its present site.
 Gravestone of young teenager killed in uprisings There were many log houses, a post office, a church, a school, and a community hall. The town was deserted in 1866 due to Indian attacks and resettled once the threat had subsided.
Said to be the most photographed ghost town in the West, it has been featured as a location in several films, including 1929’s “In Old Arizona” and the classic “Butch Cassidy and the Sandance Kid”, filmed in 1969 and starring Robert Redford and Paul Newman. If you are familiar with the movie “Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid” you may remember the scene where Newman is riding a bicycle while the music of B.J. Thomas serenades he and Katherine Ross (Raindrops Keep Falling on my Head). This was part of the scenes that were filmed at Grafton.
Directions: To get to Grafton Ghost town you will drive to the town of Rockville and look for a road labelled “Bride Road” at the east end of town (south side of street). Turn on this road and go south across the old iron bridge. Follow the road to the right as it turns west and becomes a dirt road. Travel this direction for a couple of miles until you see the Grafton cemetery on the left. The road to the old Grafton town site curves right (north) toward the Virgin River (just a few hundred yards). Park your car and wander around the old school house and through the old cemetery.
 Grafton Cemetery
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Friday, January 29th, 2010
We always get excited when one of our area businesses is recognized for excellence. Most recently the Desert Pearl Inn located in Springdale, Utah (entrance to Zion National Park), has been recognized by Trip Advisor as the #1 Family Hotel in the United States. That’s saying something special about this inn, which was selected for this traveler’s choice award. Click here to read about it on Trip Advisor.
 Desert Pearl Inn at Zion National Park - Trip Advisor #1 Family Hotel in the United States - A Traveler's Choice Award The Desert Pearl is partially constructed with douglas fir and redwood, recovered from the train trestles that once spanned part of the Great Salt Lake in norther Utah. This type of attention to detail, along with beautiful landscaping and the magnificent scenery are all contributors to this recent honor from users of the travel web-site - Trip Advisor.
Zion National Park was also rated the #1 National Park in America by Trip Advisor users. This type of recognition is just an example of why you’ll enjoy a vacation to Zion National Park.
Along with the Desert Pearl, there are many lodging options in the Springdale area. Springdale is a gateway community for Zion National Park and, in this scenic town, you’ll find fine dining, great shopping and many activities to enjoy.
Zion is great for hiking, and you’ll enjoy some of the guided adventures that are provided by local guides and outfitters in this area. Learn more about Springdale and Zion National Park by clicking on the links within this story.
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Tuesday, August 18th, 2009
The town of Springdale, Utah sits at the southwest entrance to Zion National Park. The 2000 census listed the population of Springdale at 457 and somehow this small community plays host to many of the visitors to Zion National Park. At an elevation of 3,900 feet Springdale was named in 2008, by Forbes Traveler, as one of the 20 ‘prettiest towns’ in America.
 View toward Zion National Park - Springdale, Utah One visit to this community and the beauty of this small town is immediately evident. Springdale is surrounded by the emerging red-rock formations of Zion National Park and other formations that lie just outside the park.
Two different forks of the Virgin River (north and east forks) come together in the Springdale area. Both of these rivers have been major contributors to the erosion, and therefore the creation, of Zion National Park.
 Scenic Highway 9 - Springdale Utah - Zion National Park For Zion National Park visitors, Springdale, Utah offers many excellent lodging, dining and shopping opportunities. In addition to this there are several entertainment options such as the Zion Canyon Giant Screen Theatre where IMAX films are shown, and the O.C. Tanner Amphitheater which offers outdoor entertainment through the summer season. Several outfitters in Springdale provide gear and guided outdoor adventures for activities such as; hiking, canyoneering, mountain biking, jeep tours, rappelling, rock climbing and more.
History: This area was visited and inhabited by Native Americans and was explored by early Mormon pioneers in the 1850’s and 1860’s. In 1862 Mormon pioneers settled the Springdale community, and it was the wife of one of these pioneers that suggested the name of Springdale, because of the proximity to some freshwater springs.
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Thursday, July 16th, 2009
 Destination Resort Spas in the St. George and Zion National Park area. Over the past 20+ years St. George has gained some national prominence in the world of destination spas and resorts. For many years Green Valley Spa and Red Mountain Spa have been heralded as two of the best destination spas in America. Recently a new destination spa has emerged in St. George under the name of “Fitness Ridge“. Each of these spas offers fitness programs along with resort style amenities. Another new spa, Deep Canyons Spa, is found in Springdale, Utah near Zion National Park. These spas offer overnight accommodations and multi-day experiences. Other resorts offering spa experiences are Entrada and The Ledges
 Hikers - Fitness and Health Spas If you are looking for a fitness or weight-loss experience then many of these spas offer some excellent programs. The terrain surrounding St. George and Zion National Park is perfect for outdoor walks, hiking, biking, and fitness exercising.
There is a large list of day spa and fitness opportunities in the St. George and Springdale, Utah areas. These operations offer massage, facials, body treatments, pedicures, wellness programs and a fine list of other day spa services. A list of these can be seen by clicking on this link: http://atozion.com/#/directory/spa-fitness-directory/
For those who truly want to relax in the St. George and Zion National Park area, you find what you are looking for at one of our many destination resort spas or days spas.
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Wednesday, January 21st, 2009
Springdale Utah, a very unique community found at the southwestern edge of Zion National Park, is a great place to stay when visiting Zion. This charming community is dissected by Scenic Highway 9 which is the main road through Zion National Park. Scenic Highway 9 runs a length of approximately 45 miles from Interstate 15 on the west to Scenic Highway 89 on the east. Springdale has a wonderful downtown district with shops, restaurants and lodging. There’s a great selection of bed and breakfasts, inns, motels and hotels in the community and even a couple of campground options. Springdale offers some of the best dining in the southwestern Utah region with a diverse collection of restaurant styles to satisfy American and international travelers alike. From the town you can gaze to the northeast and see into Zion National Park to many of the well-known rock formations. The town sits at the bottom of Zion Canyon at an elevation of about 4,000 feet. It’s elevation keeps it from getting to cold and it rarely sees any winter-time snow. Many locals claim that winter is the best time to visit Zion because the number of visitors is small, temperatures are perfect for walking and hiking, and you can drive your own vehicle all the way to the top of the main canyon. During the spring, summer and fall there is a shuttle that runs through town and takes visitors into the main canyon of Zion National Park. Most visitors staying in Springdale can walk from their lodging to the shuttle and not worry about driving for the day. Shuttles run every 10 minutes and are powered by cleaner burning fuels. For anyone planning a visit to Zion National Park, you’ll enjoy your stay in Springdale Utah.
You can learn more about Springdale at www.atozion.com or at www.utahstgeorge.com
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