12 Great Places You've Never Heard Of: St. George, Utah
Preserving Utah’s environmental diversity is important in this growing town.
August/September 2006
By Lynn Byczynski
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While St. George is a rapidly growing town, locals are working to preserve its scenic beauty.
JOHN ELK III
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St. George is fast becoming a top tourism and retirement spot, thanks to its mild winters, lovely red rock scenery, skiing, mountain biking and an abundance of golf courses. In fact, it is one of the fastest-growing counties in the nation, and development is a controversial topic. Those interested in sustainable living will find a strong community of environmentalists working to preserve the spectacular and biologically diverse landscapes of the area.
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St. George, Utah
Population: 59,780
County: Washington
Climate: wide daily temperature range; hot summers with low humidity; mild winters with traces of snow.
Cost of living index: 98.5
Median home price: $200,200
Alternative energy: net metering and renewable energy incentives
Don’t miss: Zion National Park