St. George is a very pretty Mormon town, about 2 hours from Vegas (the trip on I-15 through the passes is breathtaking). It is continually rated as a top retirement location (I can see why), is in a valley that runs due north up to Salt Lake, bordered by red rocks (Snow Canyon) on the West and Zion Natl Park (Colorado plateau) on the East. Climate a little cooler than Vegas, gets cold in the winter, but very little snow. Happens to be the home of Vic Braden tennis academy (highly acclaimed) and the ajoining well known Green Valley Spa. The tennis academy recently had the Bryan brothers there, producing extensive video of their world class doubles strokes. I couldn't resist and took two lessons from the head pro (overheads and volleys). We'll see.
Area has been overbuilt a bit, but nothing like Vegas; some beautiful homes there at reasonable prices (compared to HH).
Also took another trip into Zion Natl Park; wonderful; can't believe how many folks are speaking other than English; I'll bet 33%, at least. Result of the cheap dollar?
Road trip through Snow Canyon; can you get used to the scenery?
Here we see lava, sandstone and limestone, each produced at different times
Better shot of the lava
A community amphitheater and a performing arts high school nestled against the red rocks of Snow Canyon. Picture doesn't do justice to the setting.
Road trip through Snow Canyon; can you get used to the scenery?
Here we see lava, sandstone and limestone, each produced at different times 
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