Top 6 social distancing adventures for spring break
Six Great Social Distancing activities for your trip to Southern Utah in 2020 are not hard to come by. Southern Utah is known for our amazing nature activities and this spring it is no different. Reservations may even be easier to get right now. You can even get a private adventure without even trying very hard or paying extra. With everything that is going on in the world right now the last thing we need to do is not go on vacation. When you go on vacation you get to recharge yourself and be strong when you get home. You can still social distance while on vacation. We have chosen 6 great social distancing adventures that has something for everyone.
Our top 6 picks for adventures while social distancing
- Number 6 is exploring Grafton ghost town and Grafton Cemetery
Grafton By Sindy Elamrani
Our favorite ghost town is the town of Grafton, UT. Grafton is located just outside of Springdale, the home to Zion National Park. Grafton dates back to 1859 and is rich in history. A couple of the main building have been fully restored. Those are the church/school house/meeting house and the Alonzo Russell home. If you are lucky enough to visit when the Russell home is open then don’t miss going up the very short stairway. Looking out the windows upstairs you can just imagine seeing kids playing in the yard swinging from the tree swings, people congregating at the meeting hall building, and the animals and gardens being tended to. Let you mind wonder back to the days of a booming Grafton. While exploring the Russell home don’t forget to go wonder around back and check out the spooky root cellar!
The Grafton Cemetery is said to be haunted by several former residents of the town of Grafton. People have said they see a pioneer woman dressed in calico and a bonnet crying. But when they approach her she simply disappears! Others have heard babies crying or Indian chants. There is a registry at the entrance to the cemetery listing each grave including Paiute Indians who lived in or near Grafton.