This post may be sponsored or contain affiliate links, which means I may receive a small commission, at no cost to you, if you make a purchase through a link. Reykjavik, Iceland Vacation Day One My husband and I got on the airplane in Denver around dinnertime and flew directly to Reykjavik, Iceland. Our flight lasted 7.5 hours, and landed around 7 am Icelandic time. Although we technically flew overnight, I can never sleep on airplanes! I ...
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Utah Kids Ski Free at Park City Mountain with Epic SchoolKids Pass
This post may be sponsored or contain affiliate links, which means I may receive a small commission, at no cost to you, if you make a purchase through a link. 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. Sign-ups for the Ski Season are now open! Click to ...
Bryce Canyon National Park (Where We Went and What We Did)
This post may be sponsored or contain affiliate links, which means I may receive a small commission, at no cost to you, if you make a purchase through a link. 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 ...
Stewart Falls Hike | Best Easy Day Hikes in Northern Utah
This post may be sponsored or contain affiliate links, which means I may receive a small commission, at no cost to you, if you make a purchase through a link. 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 ...
7 Awesome Things To Do In Yosemite National Park
This post may be sponsored or contain affiliate links, which means I may receive a small commission, at no cost to you, if you make a purchase through a link. 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 ...
Our San Diego Weekend (A Whirlwind of Sun and Fun!)
This post may be sponsored or contain affiliate links, which means I may receive a small commission, at no cost to you, if you make a purchase through a link. 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 ...
Top USA Family Vacation Destinations + Trip Planning Tips
This post may be sponsored or contain affiliate links, which means I may receive a small commission, at no cost to you, if you make a purchase through a link. 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 ...
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
This post may be sponsored or contain affiliate links, which means I may receive a small commission, at no cost to you, if you make a purchase through a link. 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 ...