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8 Amazing Waterfall Hikes in Utah + Secret Local Tips

8 Amazing Waterfall Hikes in Utah + Secret Local Tips

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Waterfalls are really beautiful but frozen waterfalls are a whole different level of amazing. If you are looking for waterfall hikes in Utah near Salt Lake City, this post will review some excellent options to check out. Hiking in the Winter Many people in Utah think it’s time to pack up the hiking boots mid-fall and don’t break them out again until the spring. While that is certainly not true, hiking in the winter is a little different than hiking…

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Fun Things to do near Zion National Park

Fun Things to do near Zion National Park

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Typically when people think of visiting Utah, one of the first destinations that comes to mind is Zion National Park. However there is so much more to do in the Southern Utah area than just visiting this park. Whether you did not get shuttle tickets to visit the main Zion Canyon or you are looking for more off the beaten path ideas to complete your itinerary, check out these fun things to do near Zion National Park. Disclosure: This post…

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Epic Things to do in Utah

Epic Things to do in Utah

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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…

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Is travel an acquired taste?

Is travel an acquired taste?

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It’s no secret to anyone who is even an acquaintance of mine that I absolutely love to travel. Maybe it’s something about how vast, uninhabited and unique the west is that just invites you to explore further. Perhaps it’s the feeling when standing under the centuries old architecture from other countries and feeling the awe of creation in a time that it wasn’t so easy. Or maybe it’s that my dad was in sales and we would always go with…

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Adventures are best when they’re shared

Adventures are best when they’re shared

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When Austin first matched at Utah for residency, I really didn’t know what we were getting into. I visited Salt Lake City once in February during my own residency for an American Society of Blood and Marrow Transplantation meeting in February 2013 and I thought it was a miserable place. Little did I know that because I was visiting in February I caught the dreary inversion at its worst. Then Austin and I visited together when he was considering ranking…

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A Date with the Goblins – Camping near Goblin Valley State Park

A Date with the Goblins – Camping near Goblin Valley State Park

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Over the weekend, we decided that we would go camping near Goblin Valley State Park. We were a little delayed getting started as Austin didn’t end up getting off of a work until after 9. However since we figured he wouldn’t get off until around 6 we booked a hotel halfway to Goblin Valley in Price, UT so we wouldn’t be setting up late at night. This turned out to be a great move. Camping in the actual park requires…

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Weekend Trip from Salt Lake City to National Parks – Part 3 – Zion National Park

Weekend Trip from Salt Lake City to National Parks – Part 3 – Zion National Park

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My last two posts were about the first portion of our family trip down to the Nationals Parks – Capitol Reef and Bryce Canyon National Park. The final part was the grand finale – Zion National Park. Zion National Park is the most well-known national park in Utah, and it is a pretty incredible place. Instead of driving along the rim like you do at the Grand Canyon or Bryce Canyon, you drive IN the canyon and get to look up…

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Weekend Trip from Salt Lake City to National Parks – Part 2 – Bryce Canyon

Weekend Trip from Salt Lake City to National Parks – Part 2 – Bryce Canyon

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If you caught my last post, you know that my parents visited over President’s Day weekend and as they had already visited once before, they decided they wanted to see some parts of Utah besides just Salt Lake City and Park City. Therefore we decided to take a weekend trip from Salt Lake City to the National Parks. We planned a nice little loop from Salt Lake City with the first stop being the closest national park – Capitol Reef….

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Weekend Trip From Salt Lake City to the National Parks – Part 1 – Capitol Reef

Weekend Trip From Salt Lake City to the National Parks – Part 1 – Capitol Reef

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My parents visited over President’s Day weekend and as they had already visited once before, they decided they wanted to see some parts of Utah besides just Salt Lake City and Park City. Therefore we decided to take a weekend trip from Salt Lake City to the National Parks. We planned a nice little loop from Salt Lake City with the first stop being the closest national park – Capitol Reef. As a side note, you could spend a week…

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I am grateful!!!!

I am grateful!!!!

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Today was Day 28 of The Secret. If you missed my most recent Facebook Live or previous posts, The Secret is a book that walks you through different daily gratitude practices for 28 days. You can pick up your own copy here. Here is that Facebook Live if you wanted to watch it: After I got home from Hawaii, I decided I would start swimming again. I ordered a swimsuit and found a local pool. I went twice, by myself….

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