Social distancing? Most Utah State Parks are OPEN for now! However, some visitor centers, campgrounds and other services are closed. Check https://stateparks.utah.gov/ for updated information before you go. Looking for something fun to do this weekend? Utah State Parks always rank high on my list of close-to-home travel options because they are fun, accessible, and […]
Utah is internationally recognized as one of the best places for stargazing. Clean, dry air at high altitudes and lots of wide open spaces make Utah's national parks and state parks a great place to show your kids the wonders of the night sky. Light pollution is a problem in most cities, which makes it […]
Merry Christmas! If you're looking for Christmas activities in Utah, you've come to the right place. Lights displays, festivals and events to boost your holiday spirit can be found all over Utah. Most Utahns celebrate Christmas, but this list is open to all family-friendly religious, cultural and seasonal celebrations that fit into the “holiday events” […]
Ski season is on the way! My family lives within an hour of 10 of Utah ski resorts, and it's a fun way to spend a winter day. Thankfully, nearly every Utah resort offers ski deals for families. Here's a roundup of Utah ski deals for families for the 2019-2020 season. Look for more ways […]
Hey there! Looking for Halloween activities in Utah? Halloween is HUGE in Utah. Throughout the state, there are dozens of delightful destinations that celebrate the season and the unique cultures that make up our community. The fun begins in September. Here's a list of family-friendly pumpkin patches, corn mazes, fall celebrations, Dia de los Muertos […]
Hello! 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. […]
Hello! Do you love the Olympics? Summer or Winter, I'm a fan. I was a volunteer at the Salt Lake Ice Center in downtown Salt Lake City when the Winter Olympic Games came to Utah in 2002. I saw Sarah Hughes and Apollo Ohno win gold. When the pairs' figure skating scandal happened, I was […]
Do you see a three-day weekend in your future? It's a great opportunity to hit the road and see some pretty amazing things throughout Utah and Arizona. My wife and I spent a three-day weekend visiting Bryce Canyon National Park, the sites around Page, Arizona, Monument Valley, Canyonlands National Park and Arches National Park. It's […]
A friend from California asked me a few years ago if it is a good idea to swim in the Great Salt Lake. Having lived just a few miles from the Great Salt Lake for most of my life, my initial response was, “You can, but why would you want to?” Many Salt Lake City […]
Hello! Do you want an extraordinary trip through Southern Utah? Something that most people haven't done? We took this road trip for Spring Break in 2016. We had visited Southern Utah and Zion National Park many times, so this trip was dedicated to all the cool, less-visited places I had been wanting to visit for years. This was […]
Hey there! Winter is almost here! Ski season will start soon, as my kids remind me with giddy anticipation. They both tried skiing for the first time last year, and after a single lesson, they were hooked. After three ski days they're already better than me, but let's be honest – it was a low bar. My […]
Hey there! It is common knowledge that Utah is one of the best places to ski or snowboard. However, Utah's not-too-cold winters and outdoorsy attitude mean that there are many fun ways to play in – and out of – the snow. Whether you don't enjoy skiing, or you are just taking the day off, here […]
Hello! Do you love fall leaves? Me too. Utah is better known for the Greatest Snow on Earth and the Mighty 5 national parks than for its fall color. However, if you – like most of us in Utah – can see the mountains from your house, you know that Utah is beautiful in the […]
