Escape Properties Blog

Come explore Ancestor Square, located in the heart of St. George Utah. This quaint little square is full of shops, restaurants, and galleries, all built around historic buildings. There’s something for everyone here, so come on down and explore! Restaurants: George’s Corner Restaurant and Pub: “Big Hand Cafe” was once located on this same corner. It was the most popular spot for tourists to stop by in the 1930s-40s. It...

  Ancestor Square is the heart of St. George, Utah. It’s a beautiful, historic area that’s perfect for exploring. Here are some fun facts and history about Ancestor Square. St. George was founded in 1847 by Mormon pioneers, and Ancestor Square is named after Brigham Young, who led the Mormon pioneer settlers to the area. The square was originally part of Main Street but was renamed in honor of Brigham...

Zion National Park is a beautiful place to hike and explore. There are hikes for all levels of difficulty, so everyone can find a hike that is perfect for them. The town of Springdale has great food and gift shops, so you can find everything you need while you’re here. Angels Landing is one of the most popular hikes in the park. If you are wanting to hike it during...

Snow Canyon is a state park in Utah that is known for its hiking trails and red sandstone cliffs. The park is located in the city of St. George and is a popular destination for both locals and tourists. There are red cliffs, white sand dunes, and black lava flows.   There are many different hiking trails to choose from, so there is something for everyone. Whether you want a...

If you’re looking for a summer getaway that includes lots of options for outdoor activities, then look no further than St. George, Utah. This desert oasis is home to several lakes, all of which offer something different for visitors. Whether you want to go boating, fishing, swimming, or just enjoy a picnic by the water, there’s a lake in St. George that’s perfect for you. Here are just a few...

I am a NOVICE (beginner) at Mountain Biking – truth be told, I still rent my bike each week as I am debating if I like this sport or love it – but I am fascinated with the adventure and culture.  It costs me about $75 each time to rent, but these are like $3-4,000 dollar bikes, so I feel I am getting a deal.  I will eventually buy my...

As an investment property owner we love to see our units get booked and we get really excited when we it books to top dollar too!  But what is “Top  Dollar”?  Take a minute and think where you consider the value point to be. Spoiler alert – it is virtually impossible to define as it is highly subjective.  To the consumer – $200 may be top dollar.  To the owner...

“When it’s done properly, taco should be a verb.” – Jonathan Gold I moved my family to St George in 2008 from Arizona where we had really great dine in Mexican restaurants like Rancho Tia Rosa’s  – I think we were spoiled.  St George has some pretty good Mexican hangouts like the Green Iguana and their amazing white sauce on a cheese enchilada (sorry, they don’t have a website at this...

Looking for hiking or biking trails?  The Greater St George area (St George, Washington, Ivins etc.) are connected by a network of paved trails ideal for biking, roller blades, hiking and dog walking.  Our community is known for an active lifestyle.  This is one of our leading qualities that attract thousands of visitors every month. Hell Hole trail is one of my favorite in the area as it starts out...

SPRING BREAK – Depending on where you live your spring break may start as early as March 4th this year.  Spring break traditionally ends Easter Weekend which is on April 17th.  With the continuation of schools dealing with the Covid issues you may decide to take an extended spring break all together.  Who knows!? This time of year we have mild days and cool nights.  Plus there is not a...