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Color Country
Colorful geology and unique history have played major roles in giving Color Country its special charm, and its name. The area located in the southwestern section of Utah, is one of the state's nine travel regions. The landscape is striking with mountains climbing to 12,000 feet, high desert plateaus, red rock canyons with hoodoo's and pinnacles, turquoise-blue lakes and lava flows left by ancient volcanic activity.

The Pioneers
The Town of Panguitch was first settled by Mormon Pioneers in 1864. Panguitch is Paiute Indian word, meaning "Big Fish." The Paiute Indians would catch "Big Fish" from the lake just above town. The name became Panguitch for both the lake and the city. The first settlement was abandoned in 1866 because of the Black Hawk Indian War. But determined settlers later returned in 1871. The pioneer heritage of Panguitch can be seen in the beautiful red brick homes and buildings throughout the community. They stand as reminders of the hardy pioneers who established the area.

Today
Today tourism is an important part of the local economy. Panguitch is in the center of some of the most spectacular scenery on earth and a destination for travellers from every continent. There are 5 National Parks and 2 National Monuments in the area: Bryce Canyon, Capital Reef, Zion, Canyon Lands, North Rim of the Grand Canyon, Grand Staircase-escalante and Cedar Breaks. The Dixie National Forest surrounds Panguitch and helps preserve this amazing landscape. Go to Garfield County's tourism website for more information.