Utah

Snowshoeing is my favorite snowy sport. There are no high speeds, you aren’t likely to end up in the hospital, little kids can manage it, and the only equipment required is snowshoes, which are much cheaper to rent or buy … Continued

The Great Salt Lake is one of Mother Nature’s most fantastic creations, a briny swimming pool filled with pretty colors, and Antelope Island is the largest of the 10 islands within it. Many people head to Antelope Island State Park … Continued

During the COVID-19 pandemic, everything initially shut down, including our public lands. This was very painful for those of us who are used to spending lots of time outdoors. Thankfully, many of the national parks are opening back up again…but … Continued

Utah is a perhaps surprisingly interesting place with a rich history that includes everything from dinosaurs to Mormon pioneers. Because of this well-varied history, Utah is also a state with a whole lot of interesting facts to its name. Read … Continued

One of the great draws of Arches National Park is that many of its iconic arches can be seen on trails that are less than a mile long, making this park chock-full of kid-friendly hikes. Even toddlers (or their strollers) … Continued

There’s a reason people flock to Arches National Park. The red rock against the blue sky would be enough for me, but add in over 2,000 documented arches (the highest concentration in the world) as well as stone pinnacles, fins, … Continued

Farm Country is one of the five main attractions at Thanksgiving Point in Lehi, Utah. We visited on an Explorer Pass (thank you to Thanksgiving Point for hosting us!) and were able to get to three of the five attractions … Continued

All kids love trains. It’s a scientific fact. Trains are big. Trains go choo-choo. What’s not to love? When my mother-in-law asked if we wanted to ride a historic train that went through Provo Canyon, I had two thoughts run … Continued

I will be honest. We visited the Museum of Ancient Life because it was in walking distance of the Butterfly Biosphere and Farm Country on our visit to Thanksgiving Point. Originally I had planned to jet over to the Museum … Continued

This Is The Place Heritage Park is one of our favorite spots in Utah in the summer, with its plethora of kid-friendly activities. Which led me to wonder…is there anything worth doing at This Is The Place Heritage Park in … Continued