Planning a trip to Lagoon in Utah? My family lives 15 minutes away from this fun amusement park and we have visited many times. Lagoon Amusement Park has been a favorite Utah destination since 1886! Today, Lagoon is still one of the best regional amusement parks in the U.S. It is large and clean and has […]
When you need a quick nature fix, want gardening ideas for your home, or need a fun and free family activity, look no further than the USU Botanical Center in Kaysville, Utah. This article was written by my sister Andrea. She is an avid traveler and the favorite aunt to her nine nieces and nephews. […]
Looking for a unique outdoor destination? Antelope Island is the largest island in Utah's Great Salt Lake. It is close to the city, but almost completely undeveloped. It's an easy place to visit when we need a nature fix. Antelope Island State Park is an easy day trip from Salt Lake City or Ogden, Utah […]
Need a fun all-ages, all-weather activity in Davis County, Utah? Our family discovered The Rush Funplex in Syracuse last summer. It was a hit with both my teen and my 5-year-old. It’s Cathy from My Book a Day. I’m always looking for things that I can do with our kids near our home. I had […]
Looking for drive-in movie tips? My family loves movies almost as much as we love to travel, and we go to the drive-in at least once every summer. When we want to be immersed in a blockbuster movie with a high-definition picture and digital sound, we head for the multiplex. When we want to spend […]
It's Cathy with My Book a Day. It's almost spring break in Utah. I'm always on the look out for something to entertain our 3 kids (18, 13, and 5) when they're out of school. SeaQuest in the Layton Hills Mall is always a great idea. There's something for everyone. SeaQuest is a lot of […]
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. […]
Nordic Valley was one of the resorts I visited most often when I was learning to ski, so I was excited to have the chance to return with my 9-year-old son last year. The resort was a lot like I remembered. We played hooky on a gorgeous Wednesday after a long holiday weekend, and we practically […]
Planning a ski trip? Snowbasin Resort is a great choice for families. Snowbasin is the Utah resort that is closest to my home, and it is one of my favorites. It is located just a few minutes drive from Ogden, and it is absolutely beautiful. Did you know that it was an Olympic venue in […]
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 […]
Thank you to Visit Ogden for sponsoring this post. I was compensated for writing this post, but was not hosted by any of the restaurants on this list. Hello! Do you know Ogden, Utah? If not, you're missing something good. Ogden is practically my hometown. I've lived about 15 minutes from downtown Ogden most of my life and […]
