Explore Best Friends Animal Sanctuary in Kanab—home to 1,600 rescued animals, scenic hikes, vegan dining, and award-winning ...

Our July 2025 edition is the largest issue The Independent has ever produced, featuring more articles, more pages, and more local guides than ever before. From expanded Zion content to the debut of ...

The Utah DWR is hosting three unique wildlife events in Southern Utah this July: airboat goose roundups, prairie dog ...

Crews continue suppression repair as the France Canyon Fire reaches 80% containment. A local Type 3 team now leads management ...

Celebrate creativity this fall at Kanab’s “Harvest Hues” art show. Featuring local artists in vibrant mediums and a full ...

Looking for summer laughs? OTC Comedy delivers fast-paced improv in Cedar City every Friday in July (except July 4). Grab ...

Celebrate the Fourth of July weekend at the 2025 Brian Head Art Festival, July 4–6. Cool weather, live music, artisan booths, ...

Calling all Washington County performers! Dixie’s Got Talent 2025 invites youth, adults, and new group acts to audition ...

Liberty Week 2025 in Southern Utah brings parades, patriotic music, fireworks, and interactive events for families and youth.

The Southern Utah Museum of Art honors Clayton Rippey’s legacy in a new summer exhibit blending wartime history, personal ...

Celebrate Independence Day in Washington, UT, with a heartfelt tribute to “Mr. Washington.” The Lions Club’s 4th of July ...

The France Canyon Fire has reached 32,053 acres with 15% containment. Crews completed burns near Proctor Canyon and Tropic ...