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…
The most important thing to consider when planning your trip to St Lucia is where you plan to stay. We actually stayed at two different resorts on our trip to St Lucia and these were on opposite ends of the island. The first place we stayed was the very romantic Sandals Grande St Lucian so I wanted to write up a reivew of this resort. To see how the Sandals contrasts with a much smaller option check out this post…
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…
Giving a gift to a nature lover isn’t as easy as one might think. Providing the essentials such as a new tent or expensive hiking boots is a wonderful idea, but often your favorite outdoor enthusiast will already have all the basics, and some are downright pricey. Don’t despair. Use it as your chance to shine by choosing a unique and useful gift that will bring your thoughtfulness to mind every time it’s used. Here we will think outside the…
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…
We were lucky enough to do the Cathedral Valley Loop near Capitol Reef National Park again this past weekend. This trip we used a Toyota 4Runner rented from Utah Wanderlust Rentals in Salt Lake City. The 4Runner was equipped with a rooftop tent which made for the ultimate car camping/van life experience. If you are visiting from out of town, or you’re a local without an off-road capable vehicle, definitely check out this set up as the Cathedral Valley Loop…
I moved to Salt Lake City about 5 years ago and if you told me when I moved that I would be hiking in the winter, let alone enjoying it, I would have laughed at you. But alas, here I am. And I won’t lie, hiking is one of my favorite activities all year-round, including the winter. So what have I learned over the past 5 seasons? Here I will share the best winter hiking tips so you can avoid…
Utah is a stunningly beautiful state. If you have never visited, get excited for new scenery at every turn and likely the need to stop at every single overlook. As with most things in the west, Utah is best explored from the car. Want some suggestions? Look no further. Here we will cover some of the best scenic drives in Utah organized by area of the state complete with maps. Get ready for the ultimate Utah road trip itineraries. And…