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Cedar Breaks Visitor Center Closes Oct. 17: What's Open This Winter

Cedar Breaks National Monument's visitor center, Human History Museum and park store close after Saturday, October 17. The campground and Night Sky programs are done for 2026, and SR-148 closes to cars once snow arrives.

SGWOM Editorial TeamOct 12, 2026

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Washington County Zoning Code Rewrite: Oct. 13 Hearing on Agritourism, a Rural Tourism Zone and Mining Rules

The Washington County Planning Commission holds a public hearing Oct. 13 at 1:30 p.m. on repealing and replacing Chapters 1–10 of the county zoning code, adding agritourism rules and a Rural Tourism Zone, and changing the Mining and Gravel Zone.

SGWOM Editorial TeamOct 12, 2026

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St. George's New Power Cost Adjustment: What It Is, How It Works and What It Means for Your Electric Bill

St. George added a power cost adjustment to city electric bills on September 3, 2026. It's a monthly charge or credit tied to wholesale power costs. The city's look-back shows credits of up to about $4 a month for an 800 kWh home, but the line can become a charge without another council vote.

SGWOM Editorial TeamOct 12, 2026

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Brian Head Opening Day 2026: Season Starts Nov. 6, $9 Lift Tickets and What's New

Brian Head Resort plans to open the 2026-27 ski season Friday, November 6, weather permitting. Advance lift tickets start at $9 on select dates, kids 12 and under ski free, and the resort says it put nearly $1 million into snowmaking.

SGWOM Editorial TeamOct 12, 2026

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Zion National Park Free Entrance Days Left in 2026: October 27 and Veterans Day, Plus the New $100 Nonresident Fee

Zion's last two fee-free days of 2026 are October 27 and November 11, Veterans Day. This year they apply only to U.S. citizens and residents, and visitors from abroad now pay a $100 nonresident fee on top of the $35 vehicle entrance fee.

SGWOM Editorial TeamOct 12, 2026

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Thanksgiving in St. George, Utah 2026: The Gobbler, Free Dinners, What's Open and Holiday Kickoffs

Thanksgiving is Thursday, November 26. The Gobbler runs Thanksgiving morning, the St. George Turkey Trot is cancelled this year, Zion and Snow Canyon stay open, Red Cliffs Mall is closed, and Tuacahn's Christmas in the Canyon opens the next night.

SGWOM Editorial TeamOct 12, 2026

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When Does the Zion Shuttle Stop in 2026? Winter Schedule and Driving the Scenic Drive

The Zion Canyon shuttle runs 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. through November 28, stops November 29 through December 25, and returns for the holidays December 26 to January 2. When it isn't running, you can drive Zion Canyon Scenic Drive in your own car.

SGWOM Editorial TeamOct 12, 2026

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UDOT Zion Fiber Project: One-Way Traffic in Springdale and Paving West of the Zion Tunnel (October 2026)

UDOT is laying more than 130 miles of fiber along SR-9, US 89 and SR-20. Expect one-way traffic in Springdale and daytime paving west of the Zion-Mount Carmel Tunnel through about Oct. 22. Here is where crews are working and when the project wraps up.

SGWOM Editorial TeamOct 12, 2026

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WCSD Fall Break 2026: No School Oct. 15–19, Plus Thanksgiving and Winter Break Dates

Washington County School District students are off Thursday, Oct. 15, through Monday, Oct. 19, 2026, and return Oct. 20. Here are the Thanksgiving, winter break and end-of-term dates from the district's 2026–27 calendar.

SGWOM Editorial TeamOct 12, 2026