Utah has its niches and quirks for sure, aside from the already green jello and funeral potatoes that are stigmatized at every event, Southern Utah has a few quirks of its own

1. You are related to pretty much everyone you went to high school with.

You heard that correctly. If you weren’t caught up to date the amount of genealogy the state of Utah does, it’s amplified by 10 down in the South. Whether its brothers, sisters, cousins or even a third cousin. You were related to a few people you went to high school with.

2. Swig

For those who aren’t familiar with the term, Swing was a drink joint established in Saint George Utah in 2010, and since then has become the mecca for after football game hangouts or even a lunch drink run. Since it’s opening Swig has established itself up in Northern Utah, and is constantly in a battle with its opponent Fizz. It’s not just a drink it’s a lifestyle here in Southern Utah.

3. Yogurt Joints

Like Swig, any yogurt place can be seen packed at any time of the day. Whether it’s after a church event, or the fact that nothing else is open after 10p.m. Places like Yougurtland and Menchies have become the social gathering place for just about everyone. And if you lucky you probably know two people working.

4. LDS Church building on every corner

While this could be stigmatized as a “Utah” thing in general, Southern Utah really is notorious for having and LDS church building on every corner. In fact, some corners are lucky enough to have two church buildings right next to each other.

5. Running into your teachers or professors at Walmart

A personal favorite of mine, seeing a high school teacher or college professor outside of the classroom and shopping with their family was not an uncommon thing to see on a Saturday. In fact, I could go as far to say that often times discussions of assignments or upcoming projects were exchanged. That’s how small and tight knit the community is, you could see anyone, anywhere at any time.

6. Saint George News or the Spectrum being the main source of News.

While KSL may dominate Northern Utah, Southern Utah could easily rely on Saint George News or the Spectrum as their main news source. Covering places such as Cedar City Utah to Mesquite Nevada.

7. Dixie Rock

Ah such memories, Dixie Rock was notorious for bringing a significant other up for a potential make out session, or where family gathered to watch the sunset. Whatever the occasion was, Dixie Rock was the place to do it. Another place that is a hotspot adjacent to Dixie Rock is Old Airport Hill, where pretty much the same activity applies.