Save the dates Sights, sounds and events in the Zion area this fall and beyond Kokopelli Triathlon Adventurous racers can test themselves with a 1,500-meter swim in the reservoir at Sand Hollow State Park, a 20-mile bike ride amid shifting sand dunes and red sandstone, followed by a 10k back through the park. Sept. 14, St. George, bbsctri.com/kokopelli
Tuacahn Amphitheater See a play or hear a concert with the most beautiful set imaginable — Utah’s
Color Country. The natural amphitheater is nestled into the rocks near Snow Canyon State Park and boasts everything from “Mary Poppins” to “Thoroughly Modern Millie.” Performances throughout fall, tuacahn.org
Utah Shakespeare Festival This month’s offering is the historical drama “Richard II.” Also on tap are “The Marvelous Wonderettes,” a musical set in a 1950s high school, and “Peter and the
Starcatcher,” which tells the backstory of Peter Pan. Performances through Oct. 19, bard.org
Zion Canyon Music Festival This free, two-day concert event is held in Springdale, and hosts a variety of live bands, local foods and brews, arts & crafts and a kids’ zone. Acts on this year’s bill include the Hollering Pines, We Are Mirrors and Nicki Bluhm and the Gramblers. Sept. 27-28, zioncanyonmusicfestival.com
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“Peter and the Starcatcher” at Tuacahn Amphitheater
when he acquired the rights to the town’s only state liquor store. Adjacent to the liquor store is Switchback Jack’s, the best (and only) sports bar in town. Marion observes the more traditional side of his LDS roots at Springdale’s Mormon church. A pretty brick building, the “Visitors Welcome” sign out front is most definitely observed. About half of Springdale’s residents are Mormon, and on Sundays, the pews are packed with locals and tourists alike. According to Marion, on major holidays like Easter, attendance can be more than 80 percent tourists.
Of course, everything winds its way back to Zion. For those looking to do more in Zion than a few day hikes, the place to go is Zion Adventure Company (zionadventures.com). It’s the one-stop shop for all things Zion — from equipment rentals to guided trips to backcountry shuttles. But their most valuable service has no price: Nobody in Springdale knows more about Zion than these people. But like everyone else in town, they’re genuinely enthused about sharing their love of the park with the tourists from around the world who discover on Zion’s doorstep a very big small town.
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