Just north of Washington County, there is a fantastic way to step back in time — back to the days of the pioneers who settled this part of the state at the Frontier Homestead State Park in Cedar City. Frontier Homestead State Park Formerly known as the Iron Mission Park,…
Harrisburg Utah | Rich pioneer history
Just a few miles from St. George, Utah there is the remains of yet another pioneer settlement, a little town called Harrisburg Utah. Now a ghost town, Harrisburg Utah was established in 1859. Originally called Harrisville, it wasn’t until the town was flooded by the Virgin River in 1862 that…
Silver Reef Utah shining history
Southern Utah is rife with pioneer history — like a quick trip to Silver Reef Utah. And its far less crowded than some other spring break destinations. Located just off I-15 exit 22 for Leeds, Utah, Silver Reef Utah is the remains of what was once a thriving mining town. Now…