by Tammy Wesley | Mar 16, 2019 | Arches, Blog, Family Hikes, Favorites, Utah
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... 
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 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 | Jul 18, 2015 | Adventure, Family Hikes, Favorites, Hike, State Park
Antelope Island State Park Syracuse, UT (801) 725-9263 Visitor Center Website Antelope Island State Park is most famous for its wildlife, camping, and scenic landscape. Swimming and hiking are also pretty popular along the island. It’s a great place to take the kids... 
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 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... 
by Brian Wesley | May 12, 2013 | Adventure, Arches, Family Hikes, Hike, Utah
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... 
by Brian Wesley | Oct 14, 2012 | Adventure, Hike, Utah, Video
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! 
by Brian Wesley | Jun 24, 2012 | Utah, Video
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. 
by Brian Wesley | May 24, 2012 | Adventure, Hike, State Park, Utah, Video
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... 
by Brian Wesley | May 15, 2012 | Adventure, History, Museum, National Park, State Park, Utah, Video
Address: You’re better off getting directions from their website. There isn’t really an address for this place. Website: www.nps.gov/gosp/gosp-visitor-center.htm Normally, the visitor’s center at the Golden Spike National Historic Site is…... 
