Utah State Highway 18

Often overshadowed by the cluster of scenic drives that make nearby Zion National Park so popular with tourists, Utah's Highway 18 accesses some wow-sites of its own. This 37-mile stretch of road snakes through the Dixie National Forest and provides fast access to Snow Canyon State Park.

Located in Utah's southwest corner, between the towns of Enterprise and St. George, this scenic road provides a nice side-route alternative to Interstate 15. Beginning from the north in Enterprise, it winds through the Dixie National Forest. Covering over two million acres it ranks as Utah's largest National Forest. Ranging from 2,800 feet to 11, 322 feet, the forest houses a diverse landscape of canyons, mountains and stretching desert plains. Hiking and camping are popular summer activities, while winter attracts snowmobilers and cross-country skiers.

Snow Canyon State Park is located farther south, 11 miles north of St. George. Open year-round the park offers 10 different hiking trails, catering to all levels. Depending on personal interests you can hike trails that lead to a variety of geological offerings ranging from sand dunes and sculpted canyons to petrified rocks and dormant lava flows. The park provides plenty of campsites that cater to both tents and RVs.

The road then eventually spills into St. George, a bustling town near the Nevada state-line that over the last ten years has established a huge national reputation for golf.