Guide
McKenna Higgs
I was born and raised right outside of Antelope Island in Syracuse, UT. I love the outdoors and people, so being a tour guide has been a dream job for me, and it’s amazing that I get to do it!
My favorite part of a tour day is when the guests and I arrive at our first "stop" because there’s something so magical about it!
Why I love being a guide
I love sharing all the big and small things about Utah. In my personal opinion, Utah has the most beautiful scenery and it has a lot of history to share with the guests. Southwest Adventure Tours has perfectly crafted tours to show off all of the best things about this state!
My guiding style
I’m energetic and I’ve got a lot to say! I love when guests ask questions, because they create really good discussions. I’m always working to learn more about Utah, so I love sharing it.
Favorite places
I love Antelope Island. The scenery never gets old, especially when I get to share it with guests, and there’s always new wildlife to see.
Fun facts
- Cooking/Baking
- Writing
- My favorite outdoor activity is hiking
- A fun fact about me is that I’m a YouTuber!
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