Explore the Red Hills Desert Garden
FamilyEasyYear-round
Walk through Utah’s first interactive desert garden featuring 5,000 plants, prehistoric dinosaur tracks, and a clear stream with native fish.
Itinerary tips
- 1Plan for approximately 60 to 90 minutes to fully explore the botanical displays, dinosaur tracks, and fish viewing area.
- 2Wear polarized sunglasses to better see the native Virgin River chub and flannelmouth suckers through the stream's viewing glass.
- 3Combine this visit with the adjacent Red Cliffs Desert Reserve or Pioneer Park, as they share the same parking lot and trail access.
- 4Bring a camera for the panoramic overlook views of downtown St. George and the surrounding red rock mesas.
- 5Take advantage of the free admission and ample paved parking available directly off Red Hills Parkway.
- 6Visit the prehistoric track site early in the walk to see authentic dinosaur footprints preserved in the sandstone.
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