If you’re planning a trip to Zion National Park and were hoping to hike Angels Landing, but didn’t get a permit, don’t worry! There are plenty of other great hikes in the park that you can do instead. In this blog post, we’ll talk about some of the best hikes in Zion National Park, as well as some other activities that you can do in the area around Zion National Park if you did not get an Angels Landing permit….
Southwestern Utah is known for its scenery, especially the towering monoliths and narrow canyons of Zion National Park and the red rock splendor of Snow Canyon State Park. There is more to it than its beauty. Southwestern Utah has a fascinating history to match. Much of the history shows the determination of early settlers to thrive in what was once considered a barren wasteland not worthy of settlement. These 15 Utah historical sites are the perfect addition to your Utah…
Whether you are local to Salt Lake City, visiting for a conference or work, or using Salt Lake City as a home base to explore the surrounding area, there are many great day trips from Salt Lake City. Here are some of my favorites that I have discovered over the past 6 years of living in Salt Lake City. Sponsored post disclaimer: 21+ only. This post is sponsored by Ogden’s Own Five Wives Vodka. Because let’s be honest, you haven’t…
If you’re planning to spend some time in Southern Utah and looking for a hotel, look no further than the Zion Ponderosa Resort. We were fortunate to spend 3 nights at the Zion Ponderosa on our most recent trip to Zion National Park, so check out this Zion Ponderosa Ranch Resort Review to find out if this is a good fit for your next trip to Zion. Disclaimer: Our stay at the Zion Ponderosa was part of a collaboration, however…
If you are looking for unique and remote accomodations for your trip to explore the greater Zion area, consider glamping near Zion National Park. Let’s start with the basics. If you are unfamiliar, Webster defines glamping as “a form of camping involving accommodation and facilities more luxurious than those associated with traditional camping”. Glamping is the perfect choice for someone who would like hotel amenities while still getting that remote feeling. It’s also a great choice for someone working remotely…
Planning a trip to Utah or already live here and looking for things to do in Utah? Well you are in luck as there are so many options – you will never run out of choices. And while you may have heard a lot about the Utah national parks, there are actually plenty of places to visit in Utah aren’t national parks as well. But with limited time you might not know where to start. In order to help you…
As one of the Utah Mighty 5 National Parks, Canyonlands is often overshadowed by nearby Arches National Park. Canyonlands National Park has three distinct sections: Island in the Sky, The Needles and The Maze. The most popular section to visit is Island in the Sky as it is closest to Moab, Utah. The White Rim Trail (also called White Rim Road) is a beautiful off-roading drive (or bike) within the Island in the Sky District of Canyonlands. We were able…
If you are looking for a fun winter activity in Utah that is requires less skill than skiing or snowboarding, consider going snow tubing in Park City. Opened in 2019, Woodward Park City is the newest place to go snow tubing in Park City, Utah. For those that have visited Utah previously, Woodward Park City took over the old Gorgoza Park Tubing Hill. In addition to snow tubing, Woodward Park City also has a terrain park and indoor activities. Tubing…
After moving to Utah seven years ago, I slowly got into skiing and have checked out each of the Utah Ski Resorts. Before moving here, I had skied twice. In Virginia. But once I moved out here, I took ski lessons. And now for your background, I am currently an average-ish skier that is comfortable on Blues, Double Blues, and most Black Diamonds. However, Double Black Diamonds cause moderate panic. If you want to use your epic pass in Utah,…
Thinking of planning a trip out west and wondering when is the best time to visit Utah? I get this question all of the time. But the answer really depends on what you want to do while you visit. Here are some of the highlights throughout the year so you can decide for yourself on the best time of year to visit Utah. Best time to visit Utah National Parks When people think of Utah, one of the first things…