With Lake Powell and the north rim of the Grand Canyon within day-trip distance, there is no shortage of natural pursuits as well as entertaining activities: Ride ATVs or snowmobiles on the 500+ miles of marked trails nearby, fish in the many area lakes, take a relaxing horseback trail ride, hike, bike, climb, take a back-country 'safari' tour, explore the canyons of Lake Powell by boat, take a guided educational class at Zion, visit and volunteer at Best Friends Animal Sanctuary, attend the Shakespeare Festival in Cedar City, visit the interesting little shops in Duck Creek Village and Kanab, or just take some 'downtime' at the cabin, enjoying our library of contemporary books and magazines, playing video games, watching HDTV and movies, or simply gazing at the million-dollar view in a hammock chair on the covered deck.
Elk Ridge Estates, just outside the Dixie National Forest, is home to a variety of wildlife: abundant wild turkey, rabbits, mule deer, coyote, elk and birds of prey including bald eagles. The community is located at the junction of Routes 14 and 89 and offers convenient year-round access with its paved roads. The cabin is about 40 miles from Zion, Bryce, Cedar City, and Kanab; about 90 miles from St. George; about 200 miles from Las Vegas and Lake Powell; and about 10 miles from Duck Creek Village. Nearby are also Navajo and Panguitch Lakes, Mamoth and Duck Creeks and the Sevier River. And minutes away are more than 500 miles of connecting ATV and snowmobile trails, as well as seasonal rentals. If you are flying from out of state, there are international airports in Las Vegas and Salt Lake City and a regional airport in Cedar City.
In addition to the amazing natural surroundings, the area's quaint towns and cities offer interesting little shops, delicious restaurant offerings, and unique museums. For the animal lover, Best Friends Animal Sanctuary, the country's premier no-kill rescue organization, is located half an hour away and offers tours and the opportunity to volunteer.
Other Activities:
Tour national & state parks, tour old movie sets, visit Best Friends Animal Sanctuary, attend the Shakespeare Festival in Cedar City.
