A trip on the Heber Valley Railroad, known to longtime locals as the Heber Creeper, takes passengers back in time. The station has a historic look and feel, the train cars are original, and there is no air conditioning or Wifi. It’s an excursion to a different time, when people opened the windows on a summer […]
What to Expect at Wall Drug in South Dakota
Hello! Planning a trip to South Dakota? You probably won’t be able to miss signs for Wall Drug. It’s one of the kitschiest road trip attractions in the U.S.A., and it’s a must if you visit Badlands National Park nearby. Wall Drug is a gift shop, restaurant, pharmacy, photo op and free family attraction all […]
A day with the dead in Deadwood – Tips for visiting Mount Moriah
We took a side trip to historic Deadwood, South Dakota during our family vacation to the Black Hills. Deadwood is famous for its legends as much as its actual history as a 19th century Old West mining town. Today, visitors flock to Deadwood to connect with history and try their luck in one of Deadwood’s gambling halls just […]
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 […]
