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 […]
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 […]
Need a place to stay at Utah's Bear Lake? We tried Conestoga Ranch and it was a lot of fun. Here is our family-tested Conestoga Ranch review. Bear Lake is a family tradition for many in my Northern Utah neighborhood. This beautiful turquoise lake straddles the Utah-Idaho border and is a popular place for boating, […]
Does your family love history? Or do you have a train lover? Golden Spike National Historical Park is a monument to an event that changed American history in a big way. In a day when cars or airplanes can travel anywhere, anytime, it can be difficult to appreciate just how momentous the completion of the transcontinental railroad was […]
The size of Maddox Ranch House restaurant makes no sense in a small town like Perry, Utah, until you realize how many people travel to eat there. Our family is among that number. Maddox Ranch House first opened in a small log cabin in 1949 and has since grown into a large, two-story restaurant flanked […]
