Education

Atkinville: Desert Oasis

Known as Sun River today, here is the interesting history of the Atkinville settlement Article and Photography by Tracee McDonald Today, St. George has become a city with over 100,000 people, and with the sun shining year round it is a hot spot for tourists, as well as retirees. However, the city had a humble beginning of hard working settlers doing their best to tame the desert. One of its early settlements was known as Atkinville, and was located where the community of Sun River is today.   ...

Home + Design

Design That Feels Like Home

Inspired by the Parade of Homes Article by Park City Blind and Design | Photography by M. Lee Photo, Truss Media The Parade of Homes always leaves you with that one lingering feeling: “I want my home to feel like that.” The rooms that stand out aren’t always the biggest or the most expensive. They’re the ones that feel bright, calm and thoughtfully designed. A lot of that comes down to one simple element: light. The homes in the Parade are designed to feel open and airy, and a big part of that...

Home Services

Is Your Home Ready for This?

How Southern Utah Homeowners are Rethinking Electrical Self-Reliance Article by River Harrison of HedgeHog Electric | Photography by Jared Durrant Most homes in St. George simply weren’t built for the way we live today. Electrical panels originally sized decades ago now support EV chargers, home offices, smart systems, and even medical equipment…All the while, long and very hot summers push air conditioners to their limits.  With utility rates rising, grid demand increasing, and even brief...

Home Services

Garage Door Questions Answered

Living here means enduring intense desert heat. A well-maintained garage door protects your home while boosting curb appeal. Article by Jake Bright, A+ Garage Doors | Photography by Provided What if my sensors are out of alignment?   First, check for any debris, spiderwebs, leaves, dirt etc. blocking the photo eye of the sensors. Second, there's a wingnut on both sensors that can be loosened to provide slight movement of the sensors enabling proper alignment. Both lights on the sensors must...

Home Services

Simple Secrets for Spotless Homes

Easy Daily Cleaning Habits Specifically for Southern Utah Living Article by Kelly Hendrix | Photography by Contributed Southern Utah’s breathtaking landscapes draw us outdoors constantly—whether hiking Snow Canyon’s trails, biking Gooseberry Mesa’s slickrock, or golfing at Sunbrook, Coral Canyon, or Sand Hollow. Yet the red sand, fine dust, and hard water unique to our desert region can quickly dull a home’s shine. The great news is that with a few easy daily habits, the right tools, and wise...

Arts + Culture

How Enterprise Stood Together

Local Love in a Historical Time of Sickness Article by Anna Lytle | Photography by Family Search February is often a month devoted to love—between partners, families, and friends. But in Southern Utah, love has also meant something broader: neighbors caring for neighbors when survival depended on it. Few moments reveal that truth more clearly than Enterprise’s experience during the Spanish Flu pandemic of 1918–1919.  When the flu reached rural Utah near the end of World War I, it arrived...

Life + Culture

Love Where You Live

Loving where you live means investing in it, with your time, dollars, and your heart Article by Shonie Christensen | Photography by Contributed Loving where you live means investing in it with your time, your dollars, and your heart. I didn’t always understand that. Like many people, I was drawn to Southern Utah for the sunshine, the red rocks, the slower pace, the feeling that life could breathe a little easier here. What I didn’t realize was that loving a place isn’t passive. It isn’t just...

Style + Beauty

Finding Beauty in the Heart

Benji and Tiffany Nelson's Love Story Article by Rachel Kidman | Photography by Malea Ellett Photography Maybe you've heard about Benji and Tiffany Nelson, or about the family with 16 children in our community. They're the creators of the Not Enough Nelsons YouTube channel. Their story's unique, with seven biological children and nine adopted children; two are Russian born and the remaining seven were adopted through Utah’s Foster to Adopt program.  With over 5.3 million subscribers, people...

Life + Culture

Chocolate Espresso Shortcakes

Espresso Brownie Shortcakes with Barely Buzzed Mascarpone Cream and Bear Lake Raspberry Compote Article by Heidi Orr | Photography by Heidi Culley Local love is more than celebrating our neighbors and the amazing place we live; it’s about honoring the foods and artisans that shape the area we call home.  Digby’s Market is all about local love! We are family-owned and operated, and truly believe in supporting our local communities! That’s why we proudly carry products made throughout the state...

Food + Beverage

Creole Romance

Salt-Free Southern Flava for Valentine's Day Article by Chef Nola | Photography by LouiseAnna Hospitality Group Flava Fans, love is in the air, and there's no better way to celebrate romance than with the soul-stirring tastes of New Orleans right here in St. George, Utah! Meet Chef Nola "Flava Queen," the passionate culinary artist behind LouiseAnna Flava, who's bringing authentic Southern hospitality and Creole magic to couples seeking an unforgettable Valentine's dinner experience.         ...