Canyonlands National Park

Canyonlands National Park

Canyonlands National Park While Arches National Park is the most notable natural landscape, Canyonlands National Park has some scenic panoramas that are worth looking at.  It’s located about 30 minutes west of Arches.  It’s also located about 10-15 minutes from Dead...
4 Places to Eat in Moab

4 Places to Eat in Moab

If you are looking for a great places to eat in Moab, we recommend a few hotspots that are family-friendly, affordable, and very tasty. They’re popular and highly favored among tourists and locals. While there are a number of bakeries and cafes in Moab, we recommend...
Dead Horse Point State Park

Dead Horse Point State Park

Dead Horse Point State Park If you’re in Moab and looking for something else to do, drive over to Dead Horse Point State Park. It’s approximately 30 minutes from Arches National Park and about 15 minutes from Canyonlands National Park.  It’s a small state park but has...
Hill Aerospace Museum

Hill Aerospace Museum

Hill Air Force Base Museum Are you looking for something to do to entertain the kids in the Salt Lake area this weekend?  The Hill Aerospace Museum is a great place to go!  It’s entertaining for kids as well as for adults.  It’s just minutes south of Ogden.  Often, we...
Silver Lake Hike at Solitude Ski Resort

Silver Lake Hike at Solitude Ski Resort

Silver Lake- Solitude Ski Resort Summer Activity Website: Wasatchhiker.com or Fs.Fed.us Kid’s Ages: 5, 8, 10, 12 Big Cottonwood Canyon ranks number two on Trip Advisor of things to do in the Salt Lake area.  There’s tons to do up the canyon from climbing,...
Sandy Balloon Festival

Sandy Balloon Festival

Sandy Balloon Festival Sandy, Utah Website: Sandy.Utah.Gov Kid’s Ages: 5, 8, 10, 12   Looking for a free, colorful and lively activity to do with the family? Every August, the city of Sandy, UT, hosts a hot air balloon festival.  Companies from various...
Double Arch

Double Arch

Location: Arches National Park, Moab, Utah Windows Arches are unique and certainly add character and beauty to Arches National Park. There are two trails that lead to the south window. If you decide to take the marked trail, it’s only about a ten minute walk....
Delicate Arch

Delicate Arch

Delicate Arch… what a magnificent landmark!  It’s no wonder that it is one of the focal points of Arches National Park!  Just the hike to the arch is incredible.  Brian and I had taken all four kids and we didn’t want to rush. We let the kids set their own pace...
Hidden Peak

Hidden Peak

Once  a year, usually before the first snow, Snowbird Ski resort offers free tran/gondola rides for those that donate food to a local charity.  The gondola takes you to Hidden Peak where you can hike and explore. The day we went it was beautiful and snowy!
ATK Missile Display – Utah

ATK Missile Display – Utah

Away from civilization (but near the Golden Spike) you’ll find the missile testing facility for ATK. The ATK missile display shows the various science, NASA, and military missiles they’ve developed over the years.
Goblin Valley

Goblin Valley

Goblin Valley State Park Goblin Valley State Park is unique and often compared to Mars because of the geological formations and sandstone that make up the majority of the park.  I remember going to Goblin Valley Park as a child and I couldn’t wait to take my family...