Sundance Ski Lift

Sundance Ski Lift

Sundance- Ski Lift Full Moon Lift Sundanceresort.com We recently had the opportunity to take a ride on the Sundance Ski Lift at their resort in Provo Canyon, UT. From 8:30-11:00 pm  May through October, the resort offers ski lifts at night (usually on weekends that...
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....
Jelly Belly Factory Tour

Jelly Belly Factory Tour

Address: 1 Jelly Belly Ln, Fairfield, CA 94534 COMPLETE sugar rush!  My family enjoyed learning the process of making jelly beans and, of course, the tasty free samples provided during the tour. The Jelly Belly Factory Tour is located in Fairfield, CA.  The tour is...
Why We Travel

Why We Travel

While we’ve always supported schooling, Mark Twain’s* quote echoes LOUDLY: “Never Let Schooling Interfere With Your Education” Both of us were raised in rural areas in the Deep South and our classroom extended from the mosquito-infested woods to the open highways....
Gus’ Pretzels

Gus’ Pretzels

Gus’ Pretzels is famous for their handmade pretzels and dipping sauces.  There’s a glass window inside the shop so customers can see the process of making pretzels and sauces.  The kids loved watching the employees make THEIR pretzels.  The prices are decent, and the...