Itinerary
B = Breakfast, L = Lunch, D = Dinner
Monday, 21 Oct 2019: Arrive St. George, Utah; Welcome Dinner (D)
Schedule your flight into St. George Airport (SGU) to arrive no later than 2:00pm and take the 30-minute shuttle to Red Mountain Resort. The tour will begin in the Front Desk lobby area at 5:00pm with our Welcome Meeting, followed by dinner to get acquainted and discuss the upcoming days. Bring your open mind and your open heart, and you will return to life with a new perspective! The majesty of the scenery provides a breathtaking backdrop of nature for our activities. Overnight Red Mountain Resort - 6 nights
Tuesday, 22 Oct 2019: Morning Snow Canyon Walk; Afternoon Birding Excursion (B,L,D)
Right outside our back door a world of outdoor adventures awaits. Red and white Navajo sandstone capped by an overlay of black lava rock makes hiking, biking and photography in the local State and National parks an experience for the senses. The parks are an amazing display of desert animal life, unique botanicals and dynamic rock formations. Bordering Red Mountain, Snow Canyon State Park is home to 7,000 acres of canyons and cliffs, lava caves and two volcanic cones. We begin our adventure with a morning walk. After lunch and time exploring the resort, we'll travel as a group to the Tonaquint Nature Center, a green oasis in the middle of St. George that attracts more than 200 species of birds seasonally.
Wednesday, 23 Oct 2019: Morning Desert Walk; Afternoon Free Time (B,L,D)
We'll start our day with a walk through the demonstration desert garden in St. George. In this garden, there is a river modeled on the Virgin River that flows through the area. Our walk ends with a short hike across red rock to a high point overlooking the city that offers great views. This afternoon, there will be free time to explore or enjoy the variety of spa options at the resort.
Thursday, 24 Oct 2019: Morning Nature Hike; Free Afternoon; Lava Tubes (B,L,D)
On today's hike, we take the time to admire the desert scenery with stops for photos and guide interpretations. This afternoon, there are a variety of activities at the resort that might interest you, including fitness classes and lectures or simply relaxing poolside. This evening, we will discover the underground world! We have the opportunity to enter a lava tube during a beautiful sunset and learn about the geologic forces that created this unique feature of Snow Canyon State Park.
Friday, 25 Oct 2019: Morning Nature Hike; Afternoon Free; Farewell Dinner (B,L,D)
Enjoy another lovely morning on a hike with your fellow travelers. Then, the remainder of the afternoon is free. Perhaps a fitness class appeals to you or pure relaxation...the choice is yours! Tonight, we'll enjoy our Farewell Dinner together.
Saturday, 26 Oct 2019: Return Home from St. George (B,L,D)
Sadly, our time together has come to an end. Make your return flight from St. George, UT at your convenience. The resort provides a convenient shuttle to the St. George airport. You will need to leave the resort 2 hours before your flight departs. Consider this when making early-morning reservations.