As the raindrops began gently falling washing tear stains from my cheeks, I have never been so happy to see the car. Mount Nebo and I started off as friends, but now I realize that we are much more than friends…we are frenemies. Frenemy: One who pretends to be my friend, but is actually my […]
Family Adventuring
Our “GRAND” Family Adventure – Rim2Rim, Well Almost
Have you ever had a thought to do something and it ended up turning into something better than you could have ever hoped for? This recently happened to me. I was contemplating where to go for my son’s graduation trip and the thought came that I should call Phantom Ranch in the Grand Canyon to […]
Rock Canyon to Campground Hike
Any questions as to why this canyon is called Rock Canyon? Not anymore! When a climber yells “ROCK”, do you know what you should do? Go into the wall and that is not what I did. When my son was climbing and yelled “ROCK”, I looked UP. Yep! I felt like I was a safe […]
Grab Your Gear and Head to Silver Lake
Silver Lake is a small alpine lake located up American Fork Canyon. It is a well known trail for good reason. Get there early to avoid struggling for a parking spot. The road is typically open spring through fall and is a small dirt road that winds up the mountain. The trailhead begins at the […]
Grandeur Peak is Not To Be Missed
Starting at Church Fork up Millcreek Canyon, UT is a magical place where only those searching for magnificent views, peaks to be bagged and an overwhelming feeling of awe should venture. Be prepared to have your breath taken away, and I am not talking about panting on the uphill. As the parking lot was closed, […]
Morning Hike up Bells Canyon to Lower Falls
If there is one positive to COVID19 it is that we have gotten out hiking more than ever and I love it. My goal is to find new hikes in our area, expand my horizons and share our finds with you. If I could be any animal, I would be a mountain goat. Sure footed, able […]
One Family’s Guide to Lake Tahoe
How to know if this guide is for you and your family. Do you love the outdoors? Are you happiest in the sun? Do you like adventure? Are you all about finding joy in the small things? Then this guide is for you. We decided to take a road trip to Lake Tahoe. It coincided […]
Our Search for POW
As a storm swept through Utah leaving lots of POW in its wake, we knew a ski day had arrived. Skiing with family can prove to be a bit challenging at times. After waking the kids, getting the gear loaded and feeding hungry stomachs, we were finally in the car headed to Deer Valley. The […]
Kodachrome Basin for a day
With gorgeous blue skies, white clouds and large red stone spiers, we knew we had made the right choice in exploring the beautiful Kodachrome Basin area. Named after the kodachrome color film in 1948, the park lives up to that name with vivid and varying colors. Families on bikes and foot are found throughout the […]
Top Tips for Bryce Canyon the Hoodoo Haven
For a several months I have been longing to visit Bryce Canyon National Park. Last time we visited, our baby was 3 years old. That was 9 years ago. I remember the hoodoos around every corner, the beautiful red rock and the family friendly trails with fondness. With fall break looming just around the corner, […]