by Tammy Wesley | Jul 23, 2016 | Arches, Favorites, Food, Utah
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...
by Tammy Wesley | Mar 26, 2016 | Adventure, Arches, Hike, State Park, Utah
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...
by Tammy Wesley | Mar 14, 2016 | Birthday Parties, Favorites, Urban Exploration, Utah
Looking for a place to entertain the kiddos? The wAIRhouse Trampoline Park is one of our kids’ most favorite places to play. There are numerous trampolines and under one roof to entertain kids and adults alike. The wAIRhouse Trampoline Park is located in Salt Lake...
by Tammy Wesley | Nov 20, 2015 | Adventure, Food, History, Shopping, Utah, Video
Looking for something fun to do with kids? Historic Gardner Village is a must see- especially around Halloween and Christmas. From witches and pumpkins to elves and Christmas trees, this historic hub is entertaining for young and old. I mentioned Halloween as the...
by Brian Wesley | Nov 14, 2015 | History, Museum, Utah, Video
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...
by Tammy Wesley | Oct 24, 2015 | Hike, National Park, Tour, Utah
Mt. Timpanogos boasts it’s beautiful splendor as it stands in the spotlight among the American Fork Canyon. Opened to the public in the early 1900’s, it serves as a constant reminder of the delicate nature of the formations found in the cave. Since it’s opening,...
by Tammy Wesley | Sep 19, 2015 | Adventure, Arches, Family Hikes, Hike, National Park, Utah
Devil’s Garden was incredible! With about ten different arches to explore and enjoy, the tour can take about 4-5 hours. Many of these arches can only be reached by taking the primitive trail. A set of pit toilets and water fountains are available at the beginning of...
by Brian Wesley | Mar 28, 2015 | Adventure, Favorites, History, Museum, Shopping, Urban Exploration, Utah, Video
Anyone that wanted to cross the Rocky Mountains had two travel options, plane or train. A plane trip was too expensive for most, even celebrities. Most people rode the train and for almost 100 years were guaranteed to stop in Ogden UT. Along the Transcontinental...
by Tammy Wesley | Aug 21, 2014 | Adventure, Family Hikes, Utah, Video
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...
by Tammy Wesley | Aug 16, 2014 | Adventure, Utah
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,...
by Tammy Wesley | Aug 12, 2014 | Adventure, Food, Utah
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...
by Brian Wesley | Jun 20, 2014 | Adventure, Favorites, Museum, Science Museum, Utah, Video
Location: 3605 Garden Drive Lehi, UT 84043 Website: MuseumOfNaturalCuriosity Hours: Monday – Saturday 10 am – 8 pm Closed Sunday, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day The new Museum of Natural Curiosity opened in May 2014 at Thanksgiving Point in Lehi,...
by Brian Wesley | May 25, 2014 | Adventure, Arches, Favorites, Hike, National Park, Tour, Utah, Video
Location: Arches National Park, Moab, Utah Fiery Furnace- three hours of endless fun and hands-on learning! It gets its name because of the iron deposits in the rock and in the afternoon the sun beams down on the sandstone walls and lights them up like fire. The...
by Tammy Wesley | May 25, 2014 | Adventure, Arches, Favorites, Hike, National Park, Utah, Video
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....
by Katie Wesley | May 13, 2014 | Adventure, Utah, Video
Hollywood Connection is an indoor family fun center in West Valley City, Utah that has everything ranging from rides, roller skating, bumper cars, laser tag, and a 15 screen cinema. Join our family as we have a blast at Hollywood Connection. The video was edited by...
by Brian Wesley | Feb 15, 2014 | Adventure, Family Hikes, Urban Exploration, Utah, Video
Ice Castles are obviously a seasonal thing… and they don’t do them every year. Ice castles are built in several places around the country. If you have a chance, take the opportunity. And, yes… I do have a “family version” of this video...