Want to avoid the crowds on your next Utah ski trip? With 8,464 skiable acres, Powder Mountain is the biggest ski resort in the United States. It’s bigger than Park City and a lot less crowded. Powder Mountain is located a little farther from the action – but still only about 30 minutes from Ogden, Utah. […]
Best Utah Destinations from A to Z
Looking for some vacation ideas or day trips in Utah? In 1847, Brigham Young announced, “This is the right place” as he gazed over the Salt Lake Valley for the first time. More than 150 years later, Utah is still the right place, especially if you are looking for fun family activities and adventures. Here […]
Why I Didn’t Love the Louvre – And How You Can Do it Better
Planning a trip to Paris? The world-famous Louvre Museum is at the top of many visitors’ lists. It is home to Mona Lisa, Venus de Milo and many other famous and important works of art. My family visited the Louvre during our first Paris trip, and I didn’t love it as much as I hoped to. However, […]
Your Guide to the Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum
Hey Traveler, planning a trip to New York City? I’m Jason from Carltonaut’s Travel Tips. There’s something about exploring a really big ship full of aircraft and history. The Intrepid Sea, Air, and Space Museum in New York City is a great place to explore during a visit to the Big Apple. You’ll not only […]
Tips for Visiting the Midway Ice Castles
The Ice Castles in Midway, Utah have just opened for the season and we were excited to be there for the media preview. We loaded our minivan with our kids and four friends – ages 10-15. They bundled up in snow gear and enthusiastically explored all the nooks and crannies of this cool place. My […]
Resort Review: Headwaters Lodge at Flagg Ranch
Planning a trip to Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Parks? Need a place to stay? Headwaters Lodge at Flagg Ranch is located between Yellowstone and Grand Teton and offers a variety of lodging options. My dad and I spent three nights at Headwaters Lodge at Flagg Ranch last summer. We planned to visit the parks […]