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hotels on the outskirts. When I visited in late April, it was in transi5on with upgrades in their bungalow style rooms bring- ing it up to speed, without losing that vintage feel of its historical validity. It was fun to use a real key for a motel door again. Old growth trees and lush red rose bushes add tremendously to its genuine feel, and gladiolas growing right outside the door of some bugalows greet guests in spring5me. Parry's Lodge is in the process of a respec4ul change, working to blend what kanab was and how it con5nues in its evolu5on. The wallpaper in itself is classic and original, there are white cur- tains and even a wooden picket fence. At night there are old westerns playing in their barn. The owners are rooted in keeping the history of the community together with a flavor of a true south- west des5na5on. The town has a nod to its western theme as well and the vibe is relaxed strolling through with welcoming shops, a cafe, and an art gallery and more. Note: off season, Spring/Fall is the best 5me for less crowds and with a Park Entrance Pass makes it quick with any lines. A visit to Best Friends Animal Sanctuary is (10 minutes, 6 miles) from kanab for animal lovers and also to enjoy a vegan lunch with vistas of Angel Canyon. Nearly 25 years earlier than the rest of the country (1920), women in kanab had the right to vote in 1896. The first all female town council of 5 women in the US happened here in 1911, and a The main entrance of Historic Parry Lodge from a side view. Landmark Retro sign of Parry Lodge — a slice of Americana. 1946 Chevrolet fleetmaster coupe at the main entrance during summer; hotel pool. 46 HOOK MAGAZINE | 2024 visit to the historical Victorian Heritage House documents this and many ar5facts of the 5me; a stunning ring pa6ern quilt made from flower sacks (material was purer), a metal sowing pa6ern (adjustable for size). Talk about recycling. Driving down a dirt road outside of town in Johnson's Canyon, my guide Trev Anderson is a young, real deal cowboy who has an ex- treme love for the horse (riding before he could walk). I sit atop my trusty steed, as he converses with anecdotes and humor. I ask him about his first horse, who was a paint