Virgin River Archives - Virgin River Program

Species Spotlight: Southwestern Willow Flycatcher

May 7, 2026

Small brown flycatcher perched on bare twig

While walking the trails along the Virgin River in the summer, you may be lucky enough to hear, or maybe even see an endangered Southwestern Willow Flycatcher. Currently the Virgin River Program is working with local partners and agencies to protect and restore critical willow flycatcher habitat, with some encouraging results.

Signs of Spring

March 19, 2026

A cactus with pink flowers growing on it.

Do you watch for robins as a sure sign of spring? Do you look for melting snow or for the first glimpse of flowers? For residents of Washington County, signs…

The Virgin River: Headwaters to Lake Mead

January 22, 2026

While not as well known as the mighty Mississippi or the grand Colorado rivers, the Virgin River has played a significant role in carving one of the most visited landscapes…