Bryce Canyon National Park is world famous for its colorful hoodoos, which are unique spire-shaped rock formations. Hoodoos range in size from average human height up to the height of a ten story building! Prepare to be impressed by the magical scenery at Bryce Canyon National Park. It's literally like no other place on Earth. You'll see colorful hoodoo rock formations that are more than 60 million years in the making. Some of the hoodoos ...
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Utah Kids Ski Free at Park City Mountain with Epic SchoolKids Pass
One of the perks of living in Utah is having easy access to ski the greatest snow on Earth. That perk is made even sweeter for families like mine because Utah kids ski free with the Epic SchoolKids Pass at Park City Mountain. My kids have signed up for the Epic SchoolKids Pass every year for the past several years. It's totally free to sign up and comes with five days of free skiing for children in K through 5th grade and one free first-timer ...
Stewart Falls Hike | Best Easy Day Hikes in Northern Utah
The Stewart Falls Hike is one of my favorite family friendly day hikes in northern Utah. It's a great option for hikers of all ages and abilities. The hiking trail begins at Aspen Grove Trail Head, gently winds through beautiful mountain scenery, and ends at one of Utah's best waterfalls. The best months to hike to Stewart Falls are May to October. You'll see wildflowers in Spring and Summer, and gorgeous foliage in the Fall. Give yourself ...
7 Awesome Things To Do In Yosemite National Park
Yosemite National Park is one of the best family vacations we have ever taken. We took a 700 mile road trip from our home in Utah to Yosemite in California. I thought we had come a long way -- until we began meeting people from all over the world who had literally driven across continents and flown across oceans just to be there. Yosemite is a special place that calls out to the adventurous spirit in everyone. I have visited many national ...
Our San Diego Weekend (A Whirlwind of Sun and Fun!)
My husband and I recently went for a long San Diego weekend without our four kids. It was so much fun! San Diego is one of our favorite cities to visit, with or without the entire family. We stayed in the historic Gaslamp District, which was a first for both of us. One big benefit of staying in a downtown hotel is that we could walk or bike to so many places in the area. It was nice not to have to spend a lot of time driving around in traffic. ...
Top USA Family Vacation Destinations + Trip Planning Tips
Summer break is here! If you are still in the planning stages for your family vacation, it is time to decide where you want to go. You need to book tickets and accommodations before it's too late. Flights and hotels for popular family vacation destinations can fill up fast. One of my favorite parts about planning a family trip is deciding where to go. There is so much to do and see in the US, vacation ideas can be hard to narrow down. Want ...
Antelope Island State Park Great Salt Lake Utah Day Trip
Antelope Island State Park is an easy day trip about 40 miles north of Salt Lake City, Utah. Visitors to the largest island in Great Salt Lake can enjoy a wide variety of year-round activities. No matter which way you look from the island, you can see spectacular views such as the Great Salt Lake, the Wasatch Mountains, Salt Lake City skyline and benches of the pre-historic Lake Bonneville. My family took advantage of a warm Saturday in April ...
Byers Lake Alaska Winter Trip to See the Northern Lights
Late winter to early spring is the perfect time for a family adventure trip to Byers Lake Alaska. We booked one of the three public use cabins available at Byers Lake Alaska for our stay. This recreational wilderness area is located at the base of Denali in Denali State Park. Clear night skies are perfect for star gazing and also mean you have a great chance to see the Northern Lights. Planning What To Bring For Your Visit. You've got ...
What To Do in New Orleans For the Weekend
Everyone should visit New Orleans at least once in their lifetime. My brief late December visit to this unique Southern city put it right back on my travel list for places to visit AGAIN. I left so much unexplored, undone and uneaten. The food alone is enough reason to go back to New Orleans! We had time for one weekend in New Orleans, so I wanted to make the most of it. Before I planned our trip, I wrote out a list of 5 New Orleans ...
