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Zion on a Core Strand – The Frugal Traveler’s Guide

Posted on November 18, 2010 by

Climbing season is here, and I just hosted my first carload of weekend warriors, showing them around, getting out to some amazing multi-pitch climbs, and, of course, filling my living room with dirty but grateful climbing friends. I LOVE that more and more people are exploring Zion, but I only have so much couch space, so I feel obliged to pass on a few tips toward pulling off the dirtbag lifestyle here in Zion. LEAVE NO TRACE First, let’s discuss impact. There is a lot of room to be carefree, to find your own way, to get out into wilderness, but in order to maintain and protect such freedoms, we must act as stewards to our Parks and public lands. I have always liked the Leave No Trace motto, “Making your mark is overrated.” The reality is that to continue enjoying places like Zion, we need to recognize our potential impact, and respect the environment and others who are here to enjoy pristine wilderness. A minimum-impact guidelines to keep in mind: • Sleep only in established campsites, unless you are at least ½ mile away from any road • Walking only on established trails or drainage bottoms is key to … Continue reading →

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Anna’s Top Picks for Dinner in Springdale

Posted on September 1, 2010 by

In opening, I’d like to applaud the awesomeness of the Springdale food scene. Springdale has so many great places to eat; I could easily spend all my extra money on food instead of gear. The below restaurants are a few of my favorite time-tested, Anna-approved dinner locales, an expanded version of what I tell folks in the shop who are looking for an evening bite. Hopefully, you are staying in Springdale for more than one night and you’ll get to sample more than one of these fabulous establishments. CAFE OSCARS 948 Zion Park Boulevard 435.772.3232 Oscar’s cannot be beaten on service. They have the nicest employees I have encountered; they treat you like friends and family would in your own home. There is nothing better than a big hug from Tim, some casual conversation with Ludo, or talking big walls with Zach. This place is full of personalities… oh, and should I mention the food? Oscar’s has delicious burgers, tacos, salads, and mmm-mmm good desserts, piled high with whip cream or other goodness. The Whoop Ass Burger always strikes my fancy, as well as the decadent carrot cake. BIT & SPUR RESTAURANT and SALOON 1212 Zion Park Boulevard 435.772.3498 The … Continue reading →

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