Looking for a little adventure? And something unusual? Spiral Jetty in Northern Utah is both. Spiral Jetty is a work of art that was created at the north end of the Great Salt Lake by Robert Smithson in 1970. It is made from local black basalt rock, which can turn white in some places, due […]
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. […]
Every summer we spend a week at Bear Lake in Utah. We love this popular vacation spot and all the fun that is nearby, too. Bear Lake is known for its beautiful turquoise water caused by the minerals in the water. This lake spans the border of Utah and Idaho, so you will spend some time in […]
Interested in a less expensive and less crowded family resort? I recommend Beaver Mountain in Northern Utah. Admittedly, I am not a big skier. I have a large family, so the cost of lift tickets, equipment rental and lessons adds up fast. Since I don't ski often, hitting the slopes after a long break can […]
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 […]
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 […]
