Tag: Rocky Mountains
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Ice Castles {Utah}
One of the greatest winter attractions that Utah has to offer is the Midway Ice Castles. These are elaborately created fortresses and play areas made of ice. Walking through one of the many ice slot canyons, or taking a chilly ride down an ice slide. or walking across the top of the ice walls is…
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Old Faithful- Yellowstone National Park {Wyoming}
When people think of Yellowstone National Park, the first thought is about seeing the geyser of Old Faithful. Located in the southwest region of the park this geyser has been thrilling visitors since it’s discovery in 1870. This is also the most accessible part of the park that really caters to visitors of any age…
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The Festival of Trees {Utah}
It was so great being home in Utah for Thanksgiving! But if we could have stayed for just a few more days, then we would have gotten to enjoy an all time favorite family tradition by going to the Festival of Trees. Held in the largest convention center in Salt Lake City in the first…
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The North Pole Express- Heber Valley Railroad {Utah}
On our last night in Utah, we decided to enjoy a local holiday favorite- The North Pole Express. Just to the south of Park City is Heber Valley and the railroad here has kept running for visitors of all ages to enjoy. And at this time of year, the railroad turns into a magical, musical…
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Yellowstone Bear World {Idaho}
If you drive north a short way from Idaho Falls, you will find one of the state’s greatest treasures. The Yellowstone Bear World is absolutely amazing and well worth the stop. Walking in you are first greeted by a large enclosure of bear cubs happily playing and eating together with no mind for the visitors.…
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Idaho Potato Museum {Idaho}
Yes, you read that right…there is a potato museum! In Blackfoot, Idaho (just south of Idaho Falls) is the Idaho Potato Museum and it is absolutely worth stopping here if for nothing else of the novelty of it. This museum is not huge, but is given all the love and care by the people who…
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Arches National Park {Utah}
When people think of Utah, their first thought is of Delicate Arch in Arches National Park. This iconic arch is the largest standing arch in the world. The inner part of the arch reaches 46 feet high and 32 feet wide. You cannot see Delicate Arch from the main road through the park, you have…
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Yellowstone National Park {Wyoming & Montana}
Ah, Yellowstone…Probably the most well known and most visited national park in the country and for good reason. Yellowstone is a fantastic mix of mountains, plains, waterfalls, geysers, and wildlife. I have been fortunate enough to be to Yellowstone a number of times and I would say that my favorite area of the park is…
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Cadet Chapel- Air Force Academy {Colorado}
If you ever tour the Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, the very best thing to see is the Cadet Chapel. This ultra modern building, encased in beautiful stained glass, is home to all the various religious groups at the academy. When the academy was being built, they were only allowed one small area to…
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Teton Teepee Lodge {Wyoming}
One of my all time favorite places that I’ve ever had the pleasure to stay in was the Teton Teepee Lodge. It was incredible! It is the kind of place that makes you want to rent out the entire thing for a family vacation. The rooms are comfortable, the breakfast is excellent, and the customer…