From March 8 to March 16, Southern Utah University students enjoyed their Spring Break. Whether spending time with friends, family or venturing out on their own, many used the week to recharge and explore new environments near and beyond Cedar City.
“I went back home to California and brought my friend with me,” said Valerie Frias, a sophomore at SUU. “We went to the beach, an amusement park, walked around the city and I showed her where I would usually go before coming to college.”
Kylei Lueck, also a sophomore at SUU, opted to stay in Utah. She took advantage of her vacation to work, sleep and visit Kanarraville, UT. Just a 10 minute drive south of Cedar City, Kanarraville offers plenty of recreational opportunities.
“I went to a farm right outside of Kanarraville called The Grand Ranch with my family. We got to stay in a cabin that had its own cows in the backyard and we got to pet them and feed them,” said Lueck. “That was a very cool experience from a city girl.”
National parks also provides an affordable escape with a great change of scenery.
“For spring break I went with two of my friends to Capitol Reef National Park and Bryce Canyon National Park. It was really beautiful,” said Kate Woolstenhulme, a freshman at SUU. “I just wanted to go on a trip, but I couldn’t afford going somewhere crazy far, so I asked my friends if they would want to go to any of the national parks nearby. They were far enough away that it was like a trip, but I didn’t have to spend the money either.”
Cedar City offers several entertainment places. Among its variety of local shops and restaurants, the city includes a bowling alley, an arcade, an ice skating rink and much more.
“I think people overlook a lot of close things around SUU. We have a lot of fun hikes that are up around here. There is Thor’s hideout that’s close by that you can go to,” added Lueck.
For students without personal transportation, SUU Outdoors offers multiple types of trips ranging from day activities to weekend or even week-long excursions. They include adventures like hiking, rock climbing, skiing and much more. From March 7 to March 10 a canyoneering trip throughout central Utah was held.
Another way to explore the area is to use the travel board located in the Sharwan Smith Student Center Rotunda near the Convention Center. This allows students to get in touch with others to arrange carpooling.
Between going home, traveling with friends, sleeping in or exploring Cedar City’s surrounding areas, Southern Utah University students spent a vacation week in a variety of ways suited to their tastes.
Author: Fanny Felixine
Editor: Heather Turner
Photo courtesy of SUU
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