
Discover red rock wonders at Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument, where hiking trails reveal nature's sculptural genius. The farm-to-table cuisine at Hell's Backbone Grill offers meals worth the journey along Scenic Byway 12. Explore ancient Puebloan history at Anasazi State Park Museum, where artifacts tell stories of early inhabitants. The Burr Trail begins its dramatic journey here, winding through landscapes that seem painted rather than formed. Lower Calf Creek Falls rewards hikers with a desert oasis – a 126-foot waterfall cascading into crystal pools. This tiny town of just 227 souls maintains its frontier spirit, having received electricity only in 1947, making stargazing here particularly spectacular.

