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You've gotta' check out this Hiking App for the Kanab, Utah Area!

Get Off The Beaten Path!

The National Parks are Stunning, no doubt about it. But what do you do when you want to get off the beaten path? The Kanab area is full of amazing trails in beautiful Red Rock Country, without all the crowds.

Kane County tourism now offers the amazing “Kanab Trails App”. This app can help you plan and navigate your outdoor adventures in Kanab and the surrounding area. It has an incredible array of red rock trails, slot canyons, and high mountain forest. You are sure to find just the right trail you have been looking for. Whether you are on foot, horse or Atv's.

The Kanab area of Utah has some of the most unique terrain in the world and the Kanab Trails App makes it easy for you to enjoy it.  

By using this mobile guide, even those who are unfamiliar with the area can feel confident to venture out in this beautiful environment! Whether you’re out on the road looking for adventure, or planning a trip from home, the Kanab Trails App invites you to discover and explore these hidden gems! Enjoy the picturesque scenery, breath-taking trails, spectacular slot canyons, and places you never knew existed.

You can view the app and download their information PDF (click on the Kanab Trails Overview info)  here: http://www.mapntour.com/viewer/?c=534

Here is info directly from the app-

The roads and trails displayed in the App are available for public access and can serve as guides for your Kane County Trail adventure.

You may view the roads in map or satellite view. Pinch and zoom the map to see all the roads in the county. If you enter an area with no cell coverage, essential elements of the road paths and points of interest are still available offline.

Offline capabilities:

The road and trail paths visible -  if app downloaded to your device.

My location GPS tracking -  if enable in device and app settings

The text descriptions and photos

Topographic map overlays if they are available for the area you are visiting.

App features: Benefits for you:

Selecting road from the navigation list or search result we'll fly you to the map where that road is centered in the screen and highlighted so the path is wider.

The roads name will be displayed on the title bar at the bottom of the screen.

You may slide the title bar to get mileage information about that road if there is any available.

If you see signage on the road- or trail you can search for that number in the app. Or select from the list in the navigation list.

Touch a path and its name will display on the information drawer title bar at the bottom of the screen.

You should be able to view your location with or without cell service:

Topographic Map layer:

An example of the topographic maps is shown here. You may pinch and zoom into the area of your location. Touch the arrow pointing in the left-hand side of the map to show your location.

Notifications:

You may get alerts when you come within an established distance of a trailhead, point of interest or destination depending on you're app settings.

    The in-app information has a whole lot more! Great reminders like:

Using other sources of info

Be mindful of weather, especially when entering Slot Canyons

Map based apps use a lot of battery power. Have extra charging options with you

Check road conditions prior to travel

Bring extra water! It is hotter and drier than you think

Very limited Cell phone service in this area

Talk about adventure!  The Kanab Trails app makes trails easy to find, simple to follow, and enjoyable to experience.  Be spontaneous! The geo-alerts let you know what outdoor adventures are nearby. Discovering this magically unspoiled area requires offline access – and we have you covered.

Roads, trails, GPS tracking, and trail information is all available without wi-fi or cellular service.

Now for what you really want - The Kanab Trails App download - Head over to https://www.visitsouthernutah.com/           click on the Kanab Trails icon, there ya go!

All in all, you are going to have a great time exploring and you are going to see things like you have never seen before!

If you are digging this idea and this app, and want even more info,  here is a copy of the in-app Tips

Mobile App Tips

Mobile App Tips for Adventure Hiking Trails

Adventure Hiking Trails may parallel roads in some cases. The Adventure Trail Paths are shown in ORANGE.

“This map and directions are intended for general reference use only.  Always check local road and weather conditions. Stay on designated roads.  Dirt roads are impassable when wet. Please respect Private Property. Be prepared for a wilderness experience: Always bring extra water, food, sunscreen, and supplies. Do not remove artifacts or deface the ‘rock art’.  Leave no trace of your visit so others may enjoy.”

Cell phone service is non-existent in most areas.  Essential information is available offline for the Adventure Trails and Outdoor Recreational Opportunities on this app. In areas without cellular service map tiles may not be displayed.  You can go to "Settings" and toggle on topographic maps to assist with navigation.

Safety:  Enjoy your trip –by being prepared.  Due to cell phone battery limitations, we always advise visitors to bring charging cords or battery packs and have access to hard copy maps as a backup.   

About Adventure Trail Featured Paths & Content:   The Kane County Commission invites you to use the Kanab Trails App.  You can plan your excursions and follow the route on your mobile device while on location.

These trails are meant to serve as guides for your Kane County Adventure with both map and satellite view options.  Each Adventure Trail is its own category that lists the trail path(s) its trailhead and destination. Some Trails show highway access points.   If you have downloaded the app to your device and then enter an area with no cell coverage, the essential paths, and points of interest are still available offline.

Adventure Hiking Trail Experience:  Many of the Adventure Trails follow roads for a portion of the way.  You will see which type of road is running alongside, and when the road ends the hiking routes begins.

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Stopping for a break in southern Utah at the Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument. If I haven’t bragged on #nationalparks lately, allow me to do so now. I mean, wow. These are the most beautiful and rare places on earth, and they’re preserved just for you and I to enjoy. Please support - and take the time to visit - our country’s amazing national parks and monuments. @nationalparkservice #nationalparkgeek #grandstaircase #grandstaircaseescalante #utah #toadstools #nationalmonuments #starbrightsadventure #roadtrippin #bucketlistroadtrip #southwestutah (at Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument) https://www.instagram.com/p/CHdcVZSDjmW/?igshid=v5mbb4jp0k7f

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Arches National park . . . #archesnationalpark #arches #southwestutah #Utah #travel #travelgram #traveltheworld #panorama #panoramic #panoramicview #desert #desertlife #desertvibes #roadtrip #america (at Arches National Park) https://www.instagram.com/p/CGsaUAElhN1/?igshid=1seoh2uk2sa9n

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Old #WesternRuins still dot the #SouthwestUtah landscape from the days of the #WildWest and I know some of these locations that I take visitors to on my Area 51 Wild West tours out to Southern Nevada. Most of what’s left of the #19thcentury is no longer with us because the old ghost towns have been vandalized and plundered by treasure hunters. Even the federal government is guilty of leveling some of this western heritage. It’s a sad state of affairs. There are still some remnants the past though! Follow @NateArizona for more... 🛸👽🤙🏽 ►◄►◄►◄►◄►◄►◄►◄►◄►◄►◄►◄►◄►◄►◄►◄►◄►◄►◄► #ruins #abandoned #historichotel #jdlund #unionpacific #ufocountry

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We did a lot of work to our Tacoma to get it ready for 400 miles off road. We want to thank everyone who helped us get ready. #valleyhybrids for installing the rear Harrop E-Locker from Terrain Tamer and 4.88 @nitrogearaxle @4x4spod for rewiring all our accessories. #flexpointoffroad for installing and our @allterrainconcepts lights. @budbuilt for getting our skid plates sent out in time. @treadwright tires for keeping us rolling. @stealth_custom_series for shipping us a last minute wheel lock key that we lost... and @billstayner for helping finish the manual hub conversion. The truck did great but does have a few new noises lol #whatisthatnoise #overlanding #overlandingaf #slickrock #drift #ondirt #southwestutah #subscribe #4wdtoyotaowner #1stgen http://ift.tt/2q3w9fC http://ift.tt/2pdgPJc

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#tbt to when @krystlesivorot and I were admiring the splendour on the edge of Bryce Canyon #southwestutah #brycecanyon #swatours (at Sunset Point, Bryce National Park)

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Hiking through Kanarra Canyon in southwest Utah. It was a goal of our trip to hike a slot canyon, and we were all SO excited with how beautiful this one is. The water was freezing cold (there were snow drifts in parts of the canyon) but frozen feet were very worth it for the adventure.

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Walls are going up in our new facility in Hurricane, Utah! #combatmotors #hurricaneutah

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Utah Mesa drone view #utahbadlands #droneview #southernutah #utah #utahphotography #aerialphotography #aerialutah #badlands #blm #burealandmanagement #utahlandscape #utahmesa #landscapephotography #southwest #southwestutah #southwestutahphotography #layers #layersinlandscape #susancandelario #goldenutah #goldenoffer (at Utah, USA) https://www.instagram.com/p/CdntaSAuiuk/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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A Must-Do Excursion in Kanab, Utah

A Must-Do tour in Kanab. Cutler Point and The Great Chamber

Wowzers! Photo Op extraordinaire.

Awesome jeep tour with my favorite photo spot yet! You will love this tour just a little North-East of Kanab.

Cutler Point and The Great Chamber

There are so many cool places around Kanab and I haven’t even heard of a lot of them. Cutler Point is one of those. Jeff and Julie Jensen from Coral Cliff Tours took us out for a quick morning Jeep tour to this easy attraction. Cutler Point is a large promontory in the White Cliffs level of The Grand Staircase Escalante National Monument. #HiddenGem  So dramatic and impressive! but wait…. 

Cutler point near Kanab Utah

We parked at the base of this giant, then just a short, full sun, quarter-mile walk from the Jeep (kinda steep, sandy, rocky, near the end), and we were at the Great Chamber in Cutler Point. I just couldn’t say “Wow” enough times. This huge alcove has one GIANT sand dune in the middle. By standing in the back of the alcove and shooting up to the top of the dune, you will get amazing photos. Our self made “Petroglyph people” were my favorites.

Great photos inside and out

From the base of Cutler Point looking West

The Great Chamber is amazing, but it is not the only thing. A great view of the valley kept me mesmerized as the clouds rolled by and made the panorama below us constantly evolve. Sunbeams spotlighted the Red Butte to the West and Johnson Canyon to the East. The scale of this landscape is simply remarkable. Making it a true gem and a challenge for photographers. Don’t forget your wide-angle lens if ya got em’.

I call this a Must-do excursion for a couple of reasons - - Fairly quick and easy, we were out and back within 2 hours. - Instagram Envy worthy photos - The scope of the landscape! - And it certainly didn’t hurt that we did this tour on a beautiful spring morning when the wildflowers were out.

Beware

Don’t EVEN think about doing this in your own vehicle! Deep sand and way too many side roads to keep track of. Getting stuck in this outback area could turn dangerous quickly. Plus Jeff and Julie know how to take just the right photos of your group. So don't think twice, get a guide on this one guys.

Also - Do not plan on doing this in the middle of a hot summer day. Temps can be brutal and you will not enjoy this so much. But don’t forget the Southern Utah mantra - no matter when you go - plenty of Water and Sunscreen folks!

You can reach Coral Cliff Tours here: https://cctoursandtownhomes.com/

These folks are also my recommendation for Peekaboo Slot canyon. See my blog post on Peekaboo #CoolTour #Cutler Point #GreatChamber

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Book Direct Education Day

Travelers take notice -

I have written quite a bit about #Bookdirect because I am passionate about it! I love a good deal and I love sharing with other travelers how to get a good deal! Booking Direct is a good deal all the way around.

What is #BookDirect?

Book Direct is simply cutting out the middlemen fees when booking accommodations for your business trip or vacation. No Vrbo/Homeaway, Airbnb, Booking.com, etc. Just book direct with the owner or manager. Simple.

You, the guest, save money when you Book Direct

The Hospitality Owner saves money

You get better, local (not overseas) customer service

The Owner gets better information

You get personalized ideas and help with your vacation, plus support local businesses.

The Owners get to share their pride in their community with visitors

Help me find a “Book Direct” property.

Look for LOCAL area rental sites. Search for “whatever my destination is”, “vacation rentals” or “Book direct”. Scroll down past the OTA paid ads.

Search on fee-free sites such as VacationSoup.com or Houfy.com

Find a place you like on an OTA, then search the name of the property or owner in search engines and social media. Do an image search. Savvy owners can leave you clues, but direct info is banned from the listing sites. (I had a guest recently follow my breadcrumbs to my website and saved $500 on her family’s stay!)

Search Local area Tourist information sites

Search for Facebook groups dedicated to vacation rentals by owners, fee-free or VRBO/Airbnb alternatives. There are quite a few.

I have a small list of other trusted great owners from around the world. Might spark your next great adventure! https://mystarvr.com/stays-around-the-world/and the #BookDirect Map

Want to know more? Follow this link to see my full Book Direct article: https://mystarvr.com/the-book-direct-movement-and-other-vacation-planning-tips/

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Fascinating Dinosaur Country

Who doesn't love Dinosaurs!? Utah has plenty of Dinosaur history sites to explore but don't miss this great little museum just off Highway 89A on your way to Lake Powell. 57 miles from Kanab and just 13 miles from Lake Powell. The Big Water visitor center is one of four visitor centers in the Grand Staircase Escalante National Monument. Each visitor center has a different theme, and Big Water is all about the Big Guys!

Paleontology and Geology explained

You will see:

Vibrant 30' mural depicting Late Cretaceous Period

Real dinosaur fossils on display

Topography relief model of the Monument

Plus get current weather reports, road conditions, and trail updates

You will not need a lot of time here, but worth the stop. The Grand Staircase Escalante National Monument is a big place but we found this little gem fascinating. Their book/gift store has a good collection of field guides and souvenirs. Check out the official GSENM website here: https://www.blm.gov/visit/big-water-visitor-center

Utah's Dinosaur History

With fossil records of more dinosaur species than any other state and the most complete record of prehistoric life than any other geographic area on the planet, Utah offers one of the world's largest collections of mounted dinosaur skeletons at over a dozen different museums and actual discovery sites. Dinosaurs should be our state animal.....

Other things to see in the area

You can find other cool (non-dino) recommendations for things to see and do in our Kanab area local guide: https://mystarvr.com/what-to-see-and-do-and-eat-and-where-to-stay-southern-utah-2/

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Balloons and Tunes Roundup in Kanab, Utah

Our favorite event of the year is returning soon. Balloons and Tunes Roundup is back Presidents Day weekend in Kanab, Utah! February 14,15,16, 2020.

What is not to love about Hot Air Balloons, Wishing lanterns and live tunes with the Battle of the Bands. All in beautiful Kanab, Southern Utah This is the perfect answer for:

"What to do in Kanab?"

"What to do on our long Presidents weekend?".

“What’s happening in Southern Utah?"

Balloons are scheduled to lift off each of the three mornings at 7:30am

Battle of the bands begins Friday at 3pm and runs thru Saturday with the winners being announced Sat. at 5:30pm

You can get all the details on their webpage here: https://visitsouthernutah.com/balloons-and-tunes-roundup/

And minute by minute event updates on their Facebook Page here: https://www.facebook.com/balloonsandtunesroundup/

Plus a brand new event this year!

BALLOONS AND TUNES SCAVENGER HUNT – LOVE IS IN THE AIR $1000 GRAND PRIZE, OTHER PRIZES!

What a fun way to spend Friday and Saturday afternoon. We have done a couple of Kanabs Scavenger hunts. They do such a great job. We can vouch personally that Kanab events have GREAT prizes! Only $10 to enter. You can sign up here: https://secureinstantpayments.com/sip/cart/event.php?EID=3519 Hope to see you there! Our Vacation Rental is booked that weekend, but we would love to have you come another time. https://mystarvr.com/