Back in the 1920s, to help airmail pilots navigate across the county, a series of beacons were built by the Postal Service stretching from San Fransisco and Los Angeles to New York. Four of the concrete arrows that helped pilots navigate from LA to Salt Lake City are still in existence here in southern Utah and a fifth, our featured drive this week, is just a few miles outside of the state, atop Mormon Mesa west of Mesquite.

Sunday Drive - Mesquite's Air Mail Beacon 

Our Sunday Drive this week features an off-road adventure to one of the most scenic spots for a swim in Southern Utah. The trip to Toquerville Falls is a rough and rocky trek but the scenery is worth the journey. And when the heat of summer arrives, there are few better places to take a swim than Toquerville Falls.

Sunday Drive - A 4x4 Trek to Toquerville Falls

Get ready to saddle up for some good ol' fashioned fun in Southern Utah! Stephen Wade is thrilled to announce their involvement in a series of exciting events across the region, bringing the community together for unforgettable experiences.

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If you're looking for a relaxing outdoor experience that's suitable for the whole family, look no further than Toe Trail at the foot of the Red Mountain in Ivins, Utah. 

Sunday Hike - Toe Trail

This week our Sunday Drive features the ghost town of Babylon located on the shores of the Virgin River inside the Red Cliffs Desert Reserve. It’s a fairly easy off-road drive, the most challenging portion of which involves soft sand. A stock SUV could easily make the trip but caution should be exercised. 

Sunday Drive - The Ghost Town of Babylon

The Devil's Saddle Hike, often overlooked in the shadow of more famous trails in southern Utah, offers a unique blend of history, ancient petroglyphs, and stunning 360-degree views of the city of St. George that make it a must-visit for both locals and adventurers passing through town.

Sunday Hike - The Devil's Saddle

This week’s Sunday Drive features a journey remarkable not for its scenic beauty but for the fact that the destination, the Tri-State Monument, is the spot where three lines – the borders of Utah, Arizona, and Nevada – meet on the map.

Sunday Drive - Tristate Monument

The Vortex Hike in Southern Utah is a captivating exploration of nature's wonders and the mysteries that lie within. As you navigate the red rock labyrinth, absorbing the energy and embracing the stunning vistas, you'll find yourself transported to a realm where the Earth's energy and natural beauty converge.

Sunday Hike: The Vortex

Shopping for a new or used car has never been easier! With the tools available on our website, you can find the car you want, determine your monthly payment, and fill out the paperwork before you ever set foot on the lot!

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Get out and take a hike this week! We suggest taking the trip up to the Yant Flat Trail. This 3.4-mile adventure whisks you away to a surreal world of marbled orange and white sandstone formations, swirling and layered like a dreamscape of candy cane stripes.

Sunday Hike - Yant Flats

Every February the Dixie Transportation Expo offers Washington County residents the opportunity to see what's going on in the St. George Area when it comes to transportation projects.

From mass transit options to updates planned for the trail system, to new roads and highways, all the information on just about all the projects is conveniently on display.

Dixie Transportation Expo

Throughout southern Utah there are numerous places where rock art carved by Native Americans thousands of years ago can be found. A few of these sites are well-known and relatively protected. One such place is the subject of our Sunday Drive this week, the Little Black Mountain Petroglyph Site on the Arizona Strip south of the St. George Regional Airport. 

Sunday Drive - Petroglyphs at Little Black Mountain

Wondering how to get top dollar for your car? If you have a car to sell and want to get the most you can out of the sale, there are a few things you can do. Some of them might seem fairly obvious but they're all solid tips for making sure your used car makes the best impression on a buyer, whether you're selling it to a private party, trading it in, or selling it to a dealership.


How to Get Top Dollar For Your Car Whether Selling Private Party or Trading It In

The Toadstool Hoodoos near Kanab, Utah, stand as an ode to the wonders of the natural world. In their silent grandeur, they invite us to contemplate the vastness of time and the interconnectedness of life on this planet. It's a pilgrimage into the heart of the earth, a journey that leaves an indelible mark on the soul.

Sunday Drive - Take a Hike Among the Hoodoos

In the 1930s as water from the Colorado River began to pool up behind the recently completed Hoover Dam, residents of the small town of St. Thomas, Nevada began to abandon their homes and businesses. As the water levels rose and Lake Mead began to fill, the town was flooded and eventually lay under about 80 feet of water when the lake reached full pool. 

But as a result of the lower levels of water in Lake Mead, the ghost town of St. Thomas has emerged from beneath the waters and the cooler months of the year offer the best times to visit this amazing piece of history. And for that reason, we’re featuring it as our Sunday Drive this week.


Sunday Drive - The Ghost Town of St. Thomas, Nevada

The sun hangs low over the crimson cliffs of Red Cliffs Desert Reserve, casting long shadows upon the sandstone canvas. A gentle breeze whispers through the sage and mesquite, carrying the scent of desert blooms and distant rain. Beneath this sky, a hidden world awaits – a labyrinthine realm of cool darkness etched within the ancient rock: Scout Cave.

Sunday Drive - Take a Hike To Scout Cave

While traditional presents like jewelry, gadgets, or clothing are always appreciated, there's a unique and memorable alternative that can light up someone's holiday season—the gift of a new or used automobile. To help you out this Holiday season, we've got a list of tips for purchasing your loved one a used car for Christmas!

Holiday Gift Guide To Buying a Used Car For Your Loved One

In the spirit of giving this Holiday Season, we thought we’d use this week’s Sunday Drive suggestion to encourage you to head on out through Hurricane and Colorado City and take the drive out to Best Friends Animal Sanctuary in Kanab.

Sunday Drive - Best Friends

Take a Sunday Drive with us to the Ghost Town of Silver Reef. In the late 1800s Silver Reef was a booming mining town where silver deposits had been discovered in sandstone - a geological rarity. After the silver mines played out, the townsite was abandoned. Numerous abandoned mines and ruins remain and a museum dedicated to preserving the history of the area still stands at what was the center of town.



Sunday Drive - Silver Reef Ghost Town

This week’s Sunday Drive features the airmail arrow that formed the base of Beacon 37C, located on the ridge above Quail Creek Reservoir and behind the industrial area north of I-15’s Exit 18.

Sunday Drive - Airmail Beacon 37C

This week our Sunday Drive features Old Irontown, Utah’s first ghost town. The towns of Parowan and Cedar City were founded in 1851 in an effort to support the mining and production of iron in what would become Iron County. A few years later, a town closer to the mine sites had sprung up, but less than a decade after it was founded, the iron mining had proved unprofitable and the town had been abandoned, making Old Irontown Utah's first ghost town. 

Sunday Drive - Old Irontown, Utah's First Ghost Town 

Southern Utah is a stunning destination year-round, but it's especially beautiful in the fall when the leaves change color. The red rock formations and alpine forests provide a dramatic backdrop for the vibrant hues of yellow, orange, and red.


Sunday Drive - Leaf Peeping in Southern Utah

Winter can be a tough time for your car. The cold weather, snow, and ice can put a strain on your vehicle's components and make driving more dangerous. That's why it's important to have your car serviced before winter arrives.

Winter car service: Everything you need to know

Our Sunday Drive this week features, Cathedral Gorge State Park in eastern Nevada. Cathedral Gorge is a truly unique and breathtaking natural area that offers something for everyone. Whether you're a seasoned hiker or a nature lover looking for a peaceful place to relax, you're sure to find something to enjoy at this beautiful park in Nevada.

Sunday Drive - Cathedral Gorge

Everyone loves going to Zion National Park but have you had the chance to make the stop at Grafton Ghost Town while you’re on your way?  If you haven’t, it’s definitely worth it!


Sunday Drive - Grafton Ghost Town

If you’re looking for a serene and picturesque drive, consider the journey from Saint George to Beaver Dam National Conservation Area off of Old Highway 91. This scenic route will immerse you in the stunning landscapes of southwestern Utah and offer a tranquil escape from the hustle and bustle of city life.

Sunday Drive - Beaver Dam Wash National Conservation Area

Comparing options on major purchases often has a great deal of impact on your buying decision. Yet, when it comes to shopping for most major purchases, comparing between your options can be difficult. Luckily, when it comes to purchasing a car, you can rely on Stephen Wade for both your online comparison shopping experience and your brick-and-mortar comparison shopping.

Comparison Shopping For Cars

Our Sunday Drive for this week features Valley of Fire State Park in Nevada. It's a beautiful park filled with red sandstone rock formations carved by water located between Mesquite and Las Vegas, just off of I-15.

Sunday Drive - Valley of Fire

When it comes to the car shopping experience, many of us still expect to have to physically show up at a dealership to touch, see, feel, and often drive a new car before we purchase it but at Stephen Wade we've upgraded our website to help you make as many decisions online as possible, before you need to set foot in a store.

Stephen Wade's New Personalized Online Shopping Experience

For this week’s Sunday drive we are highlighting the beautiful Cedar Breaks National Monument! 

Sunday Drive - Cedar Breaks National Monument

Last spring,  portions of the road that winds through the Kolob Section of Zion National Park collapsed during the barrage of wet storms that passed through southern Utah. Repairs to the road are expected to possibly take a year or more but you can still make your way up to the South Fork Picnic Area and enjoy the quieter side of Zion or foot or bicycle from there. For that reason we're featuring the Kolob Section of Zion as this week's Sunday Drive. 

Sunday Drive - Kolob Section of Zion National Park

Looking for a fun and educational activity for your family? Take this week's Sunday Drive to the Children's Forest at the Kiln Trail in Leeds, Utah!

Sunday Drive - The Children's Forest at the Kiln

As hard as they’ve been to find, a used vehicle under $25,000 isn’t as rare as the elusive unicorn and there are still deals to be had!

Vehicles Under $25,000? Unicorns Do Exist At Stephen Wade!

For this week’s Sunday Drive, we loaded up the car and we took the roughly hour-and-a-half
drive up to Brianhead.

Sunday Drive - Brian Head

Stephen Wade Auto Center’s biggest sale of the year is back by popular demand and this year, we've added a new twist - We've got a cash machine and we'll be giving away chances to step inside and grab all the cash you can!

Red Tag is BACK for July of 2023!

For this week’s Sunday drive, we are encouraging people to escape the desert heat and take a 
drive to Pine Valley.

Sunday Drive - Pine Valley Scenic Byway

Your car is one of your most prized possessions, and it's important to keep it looking its best. Car detailing is the process of cleaning, polishing, and protecting your car's exterior and interior. It can be a daunting task, but it's worth it to keep your car looking like new.

Tips for Keeping Your New Or Used Car Clean

If you’re looking for a fun Sunday drive you might not think of the Arizona strip but you may want to reconsider! Thanks to all of the rain we’ve gotten over the last several months, the desert has definitely come alive and driving out to the Mount Trumbull Schoolhouse is prettier than you might think.

Sunday Drive - Mt. Trumbull

For this week’s Sunday drive, we suggest taking a familiar but breathtaking drive through Snow Canyon State Park. 

Snow Canyon State Park is known for its red sandstone cliffs, lava flows, and unique geological formations. The park offers a variety of scenic vistas, including panoramic views, narrow canyons, and towering sandstone walls. 

Sunday Drive - Snow Canyon State Park

For this week's Sunday drive we suggest a drive out to Veyo Pool Resort.  Veyo Pool offers a peaceful retreat that features a natural hot spring pool, campground, picnic areas, and rock climbing.

Sunday Drive - Veyo Pool

We've got ten tips to help get you ready for the summer driving season!

Summer Auto Service Near Me

Spring is the perfect time to take a Sunday Drive to Gold Butte National Monument near Mesquite!

Sunday Drive - Gold Butte National Monument in Spring

Here at Stephen Wade Auto Center, we have 13 brands all in one location for you to choose from. But with thirteen brands, the options can seem intimidating. So, how do you choose which new car works best for you? There are four main factors you should take into consideration when deciding on a new vehicle: Lifestyle, Budget, Feel, and Value.


How to Choose the Best New Car For You

Ultimately, the key to a successful online car-buying experience is doing homework and taking time. If you have any questions, always feel free to call us. Because whether you are buying online or in person—you've got it made at Stephen Wade.

Cars.com vs Autotrader.com and Other Online Purchasing Options

The falls at Gunlock State Park are flowing again, a rare sight you don’t want to miss. Gunlock Falls is a beautiful natural attraction located near the town of Gunlock. This stunning waterfall is a popular destination for locals and visitors alike and is known for its crystal-clear waters and stunning surroundings. The cascading falls are created when the reservoir reaches capacity and creates a stunning natural waterfall. 

Sunday Drive - Gunlock Falls

Spring is an amazing time of year for a visit to Capitol Reef National Park,  one of Utah’s hidden gems, located in the heart of the state. The park is less crowded, and the wildflowers and trees are in full bloom, making it a picturesque sight. 

Sunday Drive - Capitol Reef National Park

If you're planning on selling your car through a private party sale, creating an eye-catching ad that highlights the best features of your vehicle is essential. And one of the most important aspects of a successful car ad is the photographs.

Tips For Getting Great Photos and Selling Your Used Car

Our Sunday Drive this week features Valley of Fire State Park located just about an hour south of us not far off Interstate 15.  This Nevada state park is known for its stunning rock formations, unique landscapes, and ancient petroglyphs, and the early spring is a perfect time to explore this amazing place.

Sunday Drive - Valley Of Fire State Park

We now have new car inventory available at every single one of the Stephen Wade family of dealerships, so we’re hosting our first Ride & Drive event where we’ll be shining the spotlight on these new cars and encouraging car shoppers to come to take them for a test drive.

Ride & Drive Event on March 11th

Living in southern Utah, we are blessed to have some amazing scenery right here in our backyards. However, many of us avoid visiting some of the most spectacular places, like Zion National Park, because they're just so crowded with tourists. Especially during the summer months. But winter offers an amazing opportunity, for those of us who live here, to experience the natural beauty that surrounds us.

Sunday Drive - Zion in Winter

Used car prices are falling and new car inventory is increasing so is now a good time to buy a vehicle?

 Used Car Prices Are Falling. Is Now A Good Time To Buy?

Are you in the market for a used truck but feeling overwhelmed by all the options available? Look no further! With the help of Stephen Wade Auto Center, you will be able to find the perfect used truck that fits your needs and budget.

Find the Perfect Used Truck for Your Needs with Our Expert Help

 Gold Butte National Monument is one of the newest National Monuments in the United States and it's right in our backyard. A drive through Gold Butte provides spectacular views and lots of things to do and see. For that reason, we're featuring it as our Sunday Drive of the week.

Sunday Drive - Gold Butte National Monument

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It's the time of year again when the weather forgets how to be warm, and the mountains cover themselves in snow. You are starting to realize that it might just be time to upgrade to a truck. Yet no matter how you try, you cannot stop thinking about the what-ifs.

Used Trucks Near Me In St. George, Utah

Pipe Springs National Monument is a beautiful and historic place located in the Arizona desert. It is a perfect destination for a day trip or a weekend getaway, and it offers a variety of activities and attractions that will keep you entertained and engaged throughout your visit.

Sunday Drive - Pipe Springs National Monument

Buying a newer used vehicle could be saving you so much money, but how can you get rid of your current vehicle? 

Searching for "Used Cars Near Me?"

Stephen Wade Auto Center is supporting four organizations that work to help homeless and at-risk youth in Southern Utah through the holiday season. The dealership has set a goal to donate a total of $50,000 to Switchpoint, Youth Futures, the Washington County School District, and the Washington County Children’s Justice Center. 

Help the Stephen Wade Auto Center work to help homeless and at-risk youth in Southern Utah

Our Sunday Drive this week features the Santa Clara River Reserve. Located along the Santa Clara River and the surrounding mesas south of Ivins and west of Santa Clara, the reserve is well worth the drive.

Sunday Drive - Santa Clara River Reserve

On Saturday, Dec. 3, 2022 students from across Washington County gathered at Stephen Wade Toyota in St. George to determine who's auto tech students would take home a trophy declaring their school has the top auto tech program in the area.

First Ever Auto Tech Competition At Stephen Wade!

So, it’s time to start looking for your next vehicle purchase. Perhaps you have been out of the car-buying market for several years, or maybe you are on the lookout for a second vehicle. Either way you’ve probably realized that in the current economy, finding a new vehicle is proving to be more difficult than you originally anticipated.

Why Buy a Used Car in St. George

With the holidays just around the corner, Stephen Wade Auto Center has partnered with Switchpoint, Youth Futures, the Washington County School District and the Washington County Children’s Justice Center to collect essential items for at-risk kids.

Wish Trees holiday drive returns

Occasionally, you might get an urge to go see the white stuff and enjoy the scenery and the cold. Luckily, there's a fairly short drive one can take to enjoy a little winter-wonderland-type scenery – a drive to Pine Valley – and it's our Sunday Drive for this week.

Sunday Drive - Snowy Pine Valley

No matter which option you choose for buying a used car in St. George, there are a few ways you can make sure you get the car you want without getting swindled.

5 tips to make purchasing a used car in St. George, UT easy.

Stephen Wade Auto Center, Goldenwest Credit Union and Canyon Media recently awarded checks to Washington County high schools for participating in their eighth annual Kick4Cash events.

Stephen Wade, Goldenwest Credit Union and Canyon Media present Kick4Cash checks to local schools

We think you should be able to spend Thanksgiving Day and the weekend following it relaxing with your family, watching football and John Wayne movies. 

That’s why we’re making every day in November “Black Friday” at each of the seven Stephen Wade dealerships.

It's Black Friday Everyday in November at Stephen Wade!

The Stephen Wade Auto Center always is working to build stronger schools, families and communities. They’ve been giving back to Southern Utah for the past 28 years and don’t plan on slowing down anytime soon. 

Working to Build Stronger Schools, Families and Communities in Southern Utah

Every year in September the Dixie Roundup Rodeo takes place in the historic SunBowl in downtown St. George, Utah. The rodeo is in it’s 88th year of existence and is the biggest fundraiser of the year for the St. George Lions Club and the Stephen Wade Auto Center is proud to help raise funds for this worthy organization every year.


Water Bottles for the Lions Club and the Dixie Roundup Rodeo

Students in Washington County have headed back to class for the 2022-23 school year. For many of those students, finding the extra funds to pay for school supplies can be a challenge. In order to help our community out with that challenge, Stephen Wade hosted a school supply drive this month and donated a truckload of supplies to the Washington County School District Foundation. 

School Supply Drive a Success

Stephen Wade Auto Center knows that kids are the future. When times are tough, the community is responsible to help make sure every student is set up for success, public relations director Jamie Bahlmann said. Now through Aug. 20, bring school supplies to any of the seven Stephen Wade dealerships in St. George. 

Stephen Wade Auto Center hosts back-to-school supply drive for Washington County students

Since 2015 car shoppers have been getting incredible deals during the July Red Tag Sale

The History of the Stephen Wade Red Tag Sale

Our Sunday Drive this week features another aviation beacon. We’ve mentioned all the arrows in Washington County before but there’s another beacon close by, just a few miles over the border in Nevada. 

Back in the 1920s, in order to help airmail pilots navigate across the county, a series of beacons were built by the Postal Service stretching from San Fransisco and Los Angeles to New York. Four of the concrete arrows that helped pilots navigate from LA to Salt Lake City are still in existence here in southern Utah and a fifth, our featured drive this week, is just a few miles outside of the state, atop Mormon Mesa west of Mesquite.

Sunday Drive - Mesquite's Aviation Arrow

As we head into summer in St. George, we all know those hot, triple-digit days are on their way. So we thought for this week’s Sunday Drive we’d suggest driving up to Pine Valley to enjoy one of the best hikes for escaping the heat in southern Utah - Forsyth Canyon.

Sunday Drive - Pine Valley


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Re-opening of Exhibit at St. George Children's Museum

Mercedes-Benz of St. George is proud to announce it has received recognition for performance – the Best of the Best – Silver Laurel Award for 2021.

Congrats to Mercedes-Benz of St. George!

If you’re in the market for a vehicle, there’s no better place to find an extensive selection of quality cars, trucks and more at competitive prices than Stephen Wade Auto Center, Southern Utah’s one-stop auto mall.

We've got a car for every budget at Southern Utah's Auto Mall

On Saturday, March 26th a dedication ceremony was held for a new black granite monument to honor the Gold Star Families of Southern Utah at Town Square Park in St. George.

New Gold Star Families Memorial Monument in St. George

Again this week, with gas prices as high as they have been, we thought we’d keep our recommendation for a Sunday Drive a little closer to home. For that reason, we’re suggesting a short drive on Washington Parkway - what there currently is of the Northern Corridor. 


Sunday Drive - Northern Corridor

Our Sunday Drive this week features an off-road adventure to one of the most scenic spots for a swim in Southern Utah. The trip to Toquerville Falls is a rough and rocky trek of about 11 miles but the scenery is worth the journey. And when the heat of summer arrives, there are few better places to take a swim than Toquerville Falls.

Sunday Drive - Toquerville Falls

Stephen Wade Auto Center, Goldenwest Credit Union and Canyon Media recently awarded checks to local Washington County high schools for participating in their annual Shoot4Cash events.

Stephen Wade, Goldenwest, Canyon Media Team Up to Donate a Total of $3,500 to Washington County Schools Through "Shoot4Cash" Events

With gas prices soaring we thought we’d offer a shorter Sunday Drive this week and suggest a drive out to Quail Creek State Park.

Sunday Drive - Quail Creek State Park

Stephen Wade Employees help with massive clean-up effort along I-15

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Our Sunday Drive this week features some of the most spectacular scenery in southern Utah, Cedar Breaks National Monument. In winter, the white snow, the green pines, and the red sandstone formations combine to create a breathtaking view. 


Sunday Drive - Cedar Breaks

4A State Basketball Champioship tonight at Burns Arena at DSU




Snow Canyon High School vs. Dixie High School

Our Sunday Drive this week features Gregory Natural Bridge on Lake Powell. It is a spot that will require driving not just your car but a boat as well.

Sunday Drive - Gregory Natural Bridge

Over the past few weeks here in southern Utah, much needed moisture has been falling. Here in St. George and in the lower elevations it’s come in the form of rain but as you drive north into higher elevations, the rain quickly turns to snow.

Sunday Drive Beaver Dam Wash

This Holiday Season the Stephen Wade Auto Center is planing to donate a total of $50,000 to three local charities engaged in work to help the homeless in Washington County –  Youth Futures.

 Helping at Risk Youth in St. George and Washington County

This week our Sunday Drive features a trip on Gunlock Drive to Gunlock Reservoir and back to St. George. 

Sunday Drive Gunlock

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