If the summer heat is starting to cramp your adventure-loving style then why not head to the mountains? With average summer temps in the 80s, a wide range of spectacular terrain, and an endless assortment of outdoor activities, the mountains of Southern Utah are the perfect escape from the hot desert sun. You might be surprised to find that there's a lot more to Southern Utah than red sandstone rock arches, sand hills, and cholla cacti. In the higher elevation you'll find aspen, willows, pinyon