Planning a trip to San Diego? The San Diego Zoo Safari Park is different from any other zoo my family has visited. We made a special trip for it – along with LEGOLAND California and plenty of beach time – right after my son successfully completed cancer treatment. It was a much-needed vacation for our […]
5 ways to play at Snow Canyon State Park
Hey there! In a state with the “Greatest Snow on Earth” it’s ironic that snow rarely falls in Utah’s Snow Canyon State Park. Named after Mormon pioneers Lorenzo and Erastus Snow, this state park is located in Utah’s warm southwest corner. It is a great place to find sunshine during the dark days of winter. Snow Canyon State […]
12 Tips for Trampoline Parks
Trampoline parks seem to be everywhere these days, and my kids love them. These springy playgrounds are a great way for families to have fun and burn calories, regardless of the weather outside. Our family visited Get Air in Kaysville, Utah. Here’s what you need to know before you visit a trampoline park. Fill out the waiver […]
What to Expect at Tracy Aviary in Salt Lake City
Hello! Planning a trip to Salt Lake City? Tracy Aviary is the oldest aviary in the United States and it’s one of my family’s favorite downtown activities. This “bird zoo” is located in Liberty Park – one of Salt Lake City’s largest public parks. Tracy Aviary in Salt Lake City, Utah is the sort of […]
Tips for families at South Dakota’s Bear Country U.S.A.
Bear Country U.S.A. offers a driving tour where you’re guaranteed to see loads of black bears roaming through wide open spaces like they would in the wild. If that’s not a slam dunk, I don’t know what is. It’s also located on the same road that you’ll drive from Rapid City to Mount Rushmore. The Black […]