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Construction of Northern Corridor Highway Threatens to Decimate Iconic Mojave Desert Tortoises

December 9, 2020 by Tom Bennett Leave a Comment

The desert possesses a special beauty. In these harsh environs, life must fight to persevere, and the desert deserves special protection. In 1995, 4,500 acres in Washington County were set apart as the Red Cliffs National Conservation Area. To the north is Pine Mountain and Dixie National Forest. Surrounding the area are the communities of Ivins, Saint George, Washington, and … [Read more...]

Guardians Of The Galaxy Star Calls Utah Home

November 30, 2020 by Tom Bennett Leave a Comment

When I asked Hollywood actor Tom Proctor what he loves about Utah, he simply said, “I can sum that up in one sentence: It’s home.”  Tom has a diverse acting resume including such films as Twelve Years a Slave, Django Unchained, The Ballad Of Buster Scruggs, Guardians of the Galaxy, and many more. He was born in Salt Lake City and raised in the Oquirrh Mountains. Tom’s … [Read more...]

Observations of an American on the Sidelines of a War

May 10, 2020 by Tom Bennett Leave a Comment

We, Americans are polarized people. We like to define ourselves by so many labels and then go to our chosen sides and entrench there. Then we can see the enemy closer and clearer and we can hear the reaffirming rallying cries of our own camp. It’s tribal, and... it’s small-minded. It’s the mentality of a people at war.. but the tragedy is.. we are all Americans, we are not … [Read more...]

Zion Brewery opens St. George location, Station 2

April 1, 2020 by Tom Bennett Leave a Comment

Zion Brewery, home of arguably the most epic patio in the world and some damn delicious beer, has expanded into St. George. The brewery and pub are a staple in Springdale. They are continuing to celebrate their history and Southern Utah culture by opening Station 2 in a historic building. The new location is in a renovated fire station which has served the city since 1918. … [Read more...]

Saving Sheep Bridge: A Southern Utah Gem is Threatened

March 30, 2020 by Tom Bennett Leave a Comment

While visiting a small music festival, I learned about the effort to save Sheep Bridge. In the shadow of Zion National Park, a small trail winds through the vast desert. Below the picturesque town of Virgin lies the 419 acres known as Sheep BridgeBeginning in the 1850’s, shepherds employed a single lane bridge to move sheep over the Virgin River. The unique environment is an … [Read more...]

Inspiration for Life

October 25, 2019 by Tom Bennett Leave a Comment

News of Death Every city has a place where the downtrodden congregate. In Salt Lake, Pioneer Park is that place. I would see drug use and violence, but on one spring day I saw something new. A man in a chef toque was meditating under a tree. I saw him there daily. My curiosity grew and one day I sat in silence beside him. After awhile he turned and smiled at me with a sublime … [Read more...]

Kanab and Fracking

October 4, 2019 by Tom Bennett Leave a Comment

Kanab and Fracking

Small Town Kanab In a small town, change is often unwanted. Kanab, in the heart of Utah’s color country, has long enjoyed fame due to its astounding beauty and small-town charm. Multitudes of Western films were shot amongst the buttes and mesas that point the way to Lake Powell and the Grand Canyon. The town has long been home to the Western Legends Roundup, which features a … [Read more...]

The Colorado City Music Festival blows up!

June 25, 2019 by Tom Bennett Leave a Comment

The Colorado City Music Festical will be announcing the 4th annual festival date on July 1, after which we will gradually make some big announcements.

The Colorado City Music festival For three years now we have brought music to the Utah/Arizona border Community of Short Creek. Historically, the area has been more known for polygamy than it has for music festivals. This year‘s event only sold 230 pre-sale tickets so we were in no way prepared for the awesome rock concert that was about to take place.  I knew something big … [Read more...]

Silver Reef Brewing Brings Beer to St. George

March 31, 2019 by Tom Bennett Leave a Comment

Beer in St. George St. George is a town famous for its red rocks, senior games and its footlooseesque law against dancing. Nearby Colorado City, Arizona, opened its own Edge of The World Brewery and St. George couldn't help but follow suit. It's a dry town and it needs a little moisture. Silver Reef Brewing Co is named after Southern Utah's famous silver vein just north of … [Read more...]

Searching for Sasquatch in Utah

March 23, 2019 by Tom Bennett Leave a Comment

Searching for Sasquatch in Provo Canyon: I was deep up Provo Canyon around 3 am when I let out some whoops and left apples scattered in a perimeter about 150 yards from my camp. I sat up most of the night, my ears and eyes searching the darkness until sleep overtook me. I awoke early in the morning. Nearby, cowboys were unloading and saddling their horses. The sky was a … [Read more...]

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