Panguitch utah

A good beginner slot canyon on a flat out and back route.

Despite its small size, Panguitch in the southwest of Utah is a popular place to visit due to the spectacular scenery and natural attractions nearby. Its main draw is the beautiful Bryce Canyon National Park, but the tiny town is also located a short drive from Cedar Breaks National Monument and the

Small towns have a magic all their own, and Utah is dotted with charming, picturesque places that will make you appreciate rural life in its many forms. Here are five Utah towns that will make you want to unpack and stay awhile.

Local lore holds that Butch Cassidy took an escape route through Red Canyon's sandstone hoodoos after an attempted murder.

Utah Highway 12 Scenic Byway: Section 1 - Red Canyon to Escalante is a 59.6 mile moderately trafficked point-to-point trail located near Panguitch, Utah that features beautiful wild flowers and is good for all skill levels. The trail is primarily used for nature trips, birding, and scenic driving and is accessible year-round. Dogs are also able to use this trail.

The western states are filled with gorgeous scenery and there are many popular national and state parks to camp, hike, or take scenic drives.

The notorious Wild West outlaw was raised in this unassuming abode.

I thought I knew a thing or two about the USA’s natural wonders… but then I went to southern Utah and got a major reality check. The state’s “Mighty Five” National Parks (Arches, Canyonlands, Capitol Reef, Bryce Canyon, and Zion) are each treasures in their own right, but add in Utah’s eight National Monuments, and the seemingly endless acres of other public lands, and you could spend a lifetime finding new things to explore around the Beehive State. Panguitch makes a great home base.

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Near Panguitch Lake in the fall