St George, UT

Vacation in southern Utah and bring your sunglasses and sunscreen!

The St. George, Utah area offers over 300 days of sunshine per year with an agreeable high desert climate, clean air and small town atmosphere. It's no wonder it has become a major vacation destination.

While you're here, you can:

Make a TEE TIME!

There are plenty of courses to challenge you while the surrounding views will astound you. Southern Utah Golf Courses:

• SunRiver Golf Course St. George - 18 holes - Public
• Bloomington Country Club Golf Course - St. George - 18 holes - Private
• Coral Canyon Golf Course - Washington City - 18 holes - Public
• Dixie Red Hills Golf Course - St. George - 9 holes - Public
• Entrada at Snow Canyon Country Club - St. George - 18 holes - Private
• Green Spring Golf Course - Washington City - 18 holes - Public
• Sand Hollow Golf Course - Hurricane - 27 holes - Public
• Sky Mountain Golf Course - Hurricane - 18 holes - Public
• Southgate Golf Course - St. George - 18 holes - Public
• St. George Golf Club - St. George - 18 holes - Public
• Sunbrook Golf Course - St. George - 27 holes - Public
• The Ledges - St. George - 18 holes - Public

For additional information on St. George area golf courses, go to:http://www.buynsellutah.com/WGolf/golf.htm

-OR- Take a WALK!

This "Puffed Up Prince" is part of the Art Around the Corner outdoor sculpture exhibit in the downtown St. George, Utah area.

For more information on this amazing artistic display and more in and around St. George, Utah, go to: http://artaroundthecorner.org/. This whimsical scuplture by artist, Gary Lee Price is available for sale at $12,144.00.

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Join in the festivities!

The St. George Town Square is a gathering place for many events such as:

• Art Around the Corner
• Friday Night Movies
• Annual St George Art Festival
• First Night New Year's Eve Celebration
• "Downtown Thursday Night"
• St George Marathon Medal Event
• Huntsman World Senior Games Events
• Ironman Competition
• And more!

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Take a HIKE! Go Boating! Camp!

• Gunlock State Park
• Sand Hollow State Park
• Quail Creek State Park
• Snow Canyon State Park

With National Parks nearby:

• Zion
• Bryce Canyon
• Arches
• Capitol Reef

St. George is 15 minutes away from Quail Creek Reservoir, Las Vegas approximately 2 hours and Salt Lake City and Lake Powell is just a mere 3 hours drive as well. Zion National Park neighbors for those photography and hiking enthusiasts!

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Take a RIDE!

Horseback riding along designated trails showing off the beauty of the local canyons is just a click or phone call away!

• http://www.snowcanyontrailrides.com/
• http://www.manta.com/c/mmjv6wj/red-ridge-riding-academy-inc
• http://www.gailveleyequestrian.com/

• Southern Utah offers a peaceful, friendly atmosphere and an easy-going lifestyle. St. George is no longer that stop on the highway to gas up and continue on your way.

• We boast championship golf courses, hiking and biking trails throughout the county, internationally renowned Tuacahn Ampitheatre offering entertainment for people of all ages. And we are centrally located between Salt Lake City, 3 hours and Las Vegas 1.5 hours away!

MUCH, MUCH MORE is waiting for you here in southern Utah!

Sold in 3 Days? So right!

Some may agree that if you receive several offers within the first few days of listing a property, it must be priced too low.

I respectfully disagree.

All real estate is local and market specific.

A property that sells fast, may mean the home is located in a very desirable area, in great condition, priced well and the owners are motivated!

And those are the very reasons the 2 properties I listed in the same community went under contract in a few days and closed quickly. My clients were extremely excited to get on with their lives.

There was no price cutting involved here! And no shame either.

The Ledges of St. George, Utah is a premier golf course community that is located on the north end of St. George, UT with exquisite views of Snow Canyon and the St. George valley. The Ledges allows residents to view the splendor of Southern Utah and the rugged red rocks of Snow Canyon each day. The white sandstones stretch high above the desert floor to make this view breathtaking.

The Ledges of St. George offers a Championship 18-hole golf course and many luxury homes to choose from. The golf course was designed by Matt Dye from the world class design fly family that has been enthralling golf pros around the country for decades. In this particular area, Matt Dye has created a masterpiece course by integrating a state of the art course into the magnificent grandeur of one of the most dramatic desert outcroppings in the Southwest.

On the course you can find GPS-equipped golf carts, a high tech teaching center with a phenomenal driving range and banquet facilities. This course is every golfers prime destination in Southern Utah. The teaching center is climate controlled so you can practice your swing in total comfort. The Golf Magazine has even named it as one of the top twenty-five courses in the Nation.

This southwest golf community has become captivated by a 7,200 yard championship course that is making headlines because of its unmatched settings in the rugged landscape of Utah. Other recreations activities in the area include hiking, biking, and more outdoor activities.

For more information about real estate in The Ledges, contact Realtor(R) Erika Rogers or visit www.RelocateToSunnyStGeorge.com.

Originally posted at: http://livinginstgeorge.com/2012/03/06/community-ledges-st-george-ut/

Speechless Sunday (almost!): Bloomin' buds and buzzin' bees!

A bud, a bloom, delicate petals formed on branches bursting with fresh color and fragrance! As I look around, a spot of color erupts unexpectantly. Spring is awakening in southern Utah, creating excitement while making lasting impressions on those who appreciate her gifts.

Even the bees are busy, taking advantage of early offerings.

Happy Sunday to you all!