San Juan County Blog

What I would do if I had two days to enjoy Lake Powell.


I would definitely recommend staying at the Defiance House Lodge 435.684.3032. The rooms are very nice, and the views are natures best. I would also recommend having meals at the Anasazi Restaurant, its casual dining with friendly service, there are no reservations needed. During the warm and peaceful daytimes, renting a power boat at Bullfrog Boat Rentals (435.684.3010) is both fun and exhilarating. Smart boaters always have a map, which are available at all the retail outlets, along with cool shirts and souvenirs. Some of the most fun I had when I first got here was to examine the map, and set out early the next day to see it in person.

Houseboating is also transformative but should be done over 3-7 days to fully relax. The great thing about houseboating is that you can move the entire camp every day if you want, and with 2000 miles of shoreline there is plenty to see. I could go on and on of course, but new visitors should begin by scheduling plenty of time to relax. No rat race going on here, just an abundance of peace and tranquility.


Take care,
K.M.

My questions to you is, "What did you do on your last vacation to San Juan County"?

Monticello Chamber of Commerce has decided to take advantage of all this great snow! They are having what they hope will turn into an annual event. It will be the first annual Abajo Winterfest and will be held in Monticello on Feb. 18th and 19th. There will be cross country skiing, sledding, and sculpturing competitions. A chilli cook off. Family sledding, snowshoeing, ice fishing, and even some outdoor survival clinics. There is even a homemade sled making competition. Bring the whole family and have a great day with friends.

The LaSal and Abajo Mountains are changing their colors again, letting us know it's time to get that fall work done.  The reds and yellows of the leaves are vibrant this year, they were missed sorely last year with an early freeze, that turned them to brown overnight.  We are enjoying the colors of fall, bring your jacket there is a nip in the air.

It's the Season Finale of the San Juan County Ranch Rodeo Series this Saturday, August 29th, at 1:00 Come out and enjoy cowboys and cowgirls competing using skills they have learned from working on a ranch.  Branding calves, doctoring and sorting cattle are among the events.  Fun for all and It's free to the public at the County Fairgrounds in Monticello!!

The San Juan ATV Safari is upon us.  This is an incredible three day adventure that will leave you breathless.  From the top of The Blue Mountains in the center of San Juan County to the depths of the surrounding canyons, this ATV extravaganz will surround you int he beauty and excitement available only int the Canyonlands Country of Utah.  Check out the events at www.sanjuansafari.com 

Hey everybody!! The San Juan County Fair is underway.  There are pageants, talent shows, a concert featuring Emerson Drive on Thursday, horse games, a Junior Livestock Show and Sale, not to mention all the wonderful fair entries.  You don't want to miss the fair. Come out and enjoy it with us!!

Join us for the Pioneer Day Festivities in Monticello this weekend!! The Parade will be held on the Saturday the 25th.  It has an alternate route due to the road construction on Main Street.  Everyone will gather at the Veteran's Park for food, visiting, venders, games and fun!   There are lots of events, class reunions, softball, etc., going on so be sure and join in.

Beat the heat by heading to the mountains to have that picnic.  Every thing is still in bloom thanks to the rain we received in June and the cooler temps.  

Break out the shorts!   The summer temps have finally made it to San Juan County.  

Join us this weekend in Monticello for Ranch Rodeo Action, Saturday at 1:00 pm.

Cooler than normal temperatures and great spring showers make hiking in the southern part of the county enjoyable and is allowing our spring flowers to overcome, making it one of the best wild flowers years ever.  

Break out the fishing poles and lets head up on the Mountain and do some fishing.  The trout should be biting.

This weekend is action packed at the San Juan County Fairgrounds in Monticello. We start tonight with the Blue Mountain Rodeo Queen and Princess Contest.  These girls will be representing the whole county.  Saturday will be the first of four in Ranch Rodeo Series.  Come join in the fun at these events. They are both free to the public.

It's finally spring here at the base of the Abajo Mountains in San Juan County.  The wild flower are spectacular in all their color.  Makes driving  to work a pleasure.