SOUTHERN UTAH – The lenses of St. George News photographers and friends captured truly remarkable moments this year. Enjoy our photo highlights of 2013 (headlines are live links to the accompanying stories and full photo galleries, take another look at those that resound ).
Applause and song resound, Dixie name change survey results
After a complex and controversial survey process, Dixie State University was officially chosen as Dixie State College of Utah’s new name at a community meeting in January.
UHP ends multi-state high-speed chase at Utah border
A high-speed chase through Nevada, Arizona and Utah ended just outside St. George on Jan. 30 with the arrest of Tyler Walker, formerly a NASCAR driver with a promising career, for possession of various drugs.
Parade of Homes showcases extraordinary design, décor
Attracting thousands of visitors from across the country, the Parade of Homes offered a tour of the best in residential design through 28 unique homes in the St. George area in February.
Tanner Godfrey sets new world record with 105-foot jump at Mesquite Off-Road Weekend
Partially paralyzed after a horrifying 2007 crash, UTV racer Tanner Godfrey achieved redemption with an epic jump that shattered the previous world record at Mesquite Off-Road Weekend in February.
Macklemore refuses to rain out; spirited fans sell out concert
Undeterred by pouring rain, hip-hop star Macklemore electrified a sold-out crowd at Dixie State University’s Hansen Stadium on March 8.
True Grit endurance racers cover 100 miles of dirt in Southern Utah
True Grit drew serious mountain bike competitors from across the country to Southern Utah’s desert on March 17 for the ultimate endurance challenge.
Kayenta Street Painting Festival’s chalk creations dazzle crowds
From tortoises to superheroes, the talented artists of the Kayenta Street Painting Festival amazed onlookers with their lifelike chalk creations over a weekend in mid-April.
Hurricane Mud Run: 100s hit wet dirt, come out smiling
Nearly 400 runners participated in the Hurricane Mud Run, a military-style 5K obstacle course sponsored by Utah’s National Guard, on April 20.
Downpour fills St. George streets
A surprise downpour in the afternoon of May 6 filled St. George streets with flood water and debris, creating hazardous conditions for drivers.
Marine exercise; good for the Corps, good for St. George
The Marine Corps 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit held ground realistic urban training at the St. George Municipal Airport on May 10.
Southern Utah Veterans Home dedicated with full honors
With veterans, government officials and the community in attendance, the new Southern Utah Veterans Home in Ivins was officially dedicated on May 23.
Shoot the supermoon 2013
The summer solstice brought a beautiful sight in the night sky in late June, and shutterbugs across Southern Utah whipped out their cameras to capture the natural wonder of the supermoon.
Virgin River Skimboard Classic 2013
Young athletes gathered to beat the heat and win bragging rights and prizes at the Virgin River Skimboard Classic on June 29.
Summer storms over Southern Utah; awe-inspiring lightning captured
The first big storm of the monsoon season brought violent thunder and stunning lightning, a feast for the senses in July.
Washington City Pioneer Day Parade, march of the Stripling Warriors
The traditional Pioneer Day parade in Washington City in July provided a twist with the march of the Stripling Warriors, dozens of young men from across Utah dressed as the heroic characters from The Book of Mormon.
Storms across Southern Utah
Yet another summer storm arrived on July 26, bringing heavy rainfall to the St. George area.
Poise to noise; fair’s closing day parade, Demolition Derby
In August, he Washington County Fair went out with a bang, from a parade and 5K to the demolition derby, delighting a packed house of thousands.
15th annual Western Legends Round-up brings out stars of yesteryear
From “Gunsmoke” to “The Outlaw Josey Wales,” Kanab is known as “Little Hollywood” for its popularity as a filmmaking destination in the 20th century. These classics are kept alive by the Western Legends Round-up every August.
Dixie Round-up opening: Nitro Circus, bulls and bikes
This historic hometown tradition returned for its 79th year the weekend of Sept. 11, bringing with it all the rough-and-tumble fun expected of a rodeo.
One last beach party; Sand Hollow Mayhem returns to Southern Utah
Students gathered for a day and night of beach fun, from dancing to wakeboarding, at Sand Hollow on Sept. 28, before the fall chill set in.
Touching history at Swiss Days
Santa Clara’s hometown celebration of heritage brought pioneer pride and family fun to the city’s quaint tree-lined historic district in September.
Party in the canyon; Rocktoberfest in Springdale a smashing success
Combining the boozy fun of Oktoberfest with worldly entertainment and Springdale’s offbeat atmosphere, Southern Utah has never seen an event quite like fall’s Rocktoberfest.
Creative Halloween costumes seen about town
Southern Utah residents of all ages decked out in creative Halloween costumes from Dracula to Duck Dynasty for parties, trick-or-treating and more spooky fun.
Local hobbyists, dedicated engineers of model railroads; upcoming Southern Utah Train Tour
From childhood to retirement, the magic of model trains is timeless. A group of Southern Utah residents formed the Color Country Model Railroad Club to share their passion for the hobby.
St. George Temple lighting
The traditional lighting ceremony of the St. George Temple rang in the holidays with music and no shortage of community spirit on Nov. 29.
Snow incidents on SR-18; precautions for drivers
Heavy snowfall on Dec. 7 created dangerous conditions for Southern Utah drivers, forcing transportation officials to break out seldom-used snowplows. Unfortunately, some accidents couldn’t be prevented.
Let it snow
The record-setting snowfall of Dec. 7 brought out the kid in all of us, as families took to their yards to delight in Southern Utah’s winter wonderland.
Hike the Red Mountain Trail this holiday for jaw-dropping Snow Canyon views
Hike the Red Mountain Trail and stand atop one of the most spectacular overlooks around, even by Southern Utah’s standards, ideal for souls in need of solace.
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- STGnews highlights on 2013 high school sports
- STGnews Top 25 news stories of 2013
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