Kanab: An Adventure Town with a Storied Past

Kanab’s reputation as an outdoor adventure hub is well earned, yet the area is also full of opportunities to learn about the diverse people who’ve put this gorgeous corner of Southern Utah on the map. Kanab has been home to the Native Americans who christened the area “place of the willows” as well as the ten pioneer families who began establishing the town in 1870. But that’s not all – it’s also notable for the all-female town council and mayor who ran Kanab from 1912-1914, as well as the Hollywood elite who flocked here to star in films beginning in the 1920s.

Utah Unexpected

Located a mere five miles north of Kanab, the Sand Caves are remnants of an abandoned mining operation and make for an excellent afternoon of exploration.