The name St. George has historical significance and comes from one of the early settlers and leaders of the region. The city of St. George is a great place to base as you experience the many things there are to do and see in this region including; Zion National Park, Bryce Canyon, Grand Canyon North Rim, and Lake Powell.

Over the past 30 years St. George (Utah's Palm Springs) has become a year-round playground and getaway. In St. George (Saint George) you'll find activities like golf, tennis, mountain biking, hiking, and a myriad of activities including, of course, shopping and dining. St. George boasts some of the finest golf courses in the state of Utah, with two new championship courses added to the list in the past year alone.

Scenic attraction abound in this region and Snow Canyon State Park is just minutes from town. Snow Canyon is a composite of sandstone and volcanic lava and a must see for any visitor to the area. Zion National Park, one of America's crown jewel parks, is 45 minutes from St. George.

St. George's Sand Hollow Aquatic Center is one of the finest Aquatic Centers in America, while the new Canyons softball complex is also one of the best in the Western United States. Teams from around the globe come here to compete. Recently St. George has spent 18+ million dollars on walking and biking paths, which follow scenic courses along the Virgin River, through communities and along roadways toward Snow Canyon State Park. St. George is home to the Huntsman World Senior Games and to the St. George Marathon, which is well known as one of the best places to run a fast qualifying time for larger marathons around the world.