A wash runs through towering cottonwoods, creating an oasis amid a Joshua tree forest near the Utah-Nevada border. Tucked away near the water is a historic ranch turned nature preserve with a story and a view that'll leave many of its visitors in awe.

In this episode of Discover the Desert, Manager Dallin Leota led the St. George News crew on a tour of the stunning Lytle Nature Preserve, which is full of history, rugged wilderness, and, right now, fall splendor.

Previously known as the Lytle Ranch Reserve, the property is about one hour from St. George, following Old Dixie Highway 91, according to Google Maps . Visitors will turn onto Lytle Ranch Road near Castle Cliff. Lytle Ranch Road isn't paved, and Leota said it sometimes experiences flood damage, so make sure your vehicle can han

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