Tag: Utah
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Freedom Festival: Celebrating the Fourth of July in Provo {Utah}
Provo, Utah hosts one of the largest Fourth of July celebrations in the country, filled with hot air balloons at sunrise, a massive community parade, a Freedom Run, and fireworks at Stadium of Fire. Here’s what it’s like to spend Independence Day in my hometown—and why it still feels like home.
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Returning Home to Winter in Utah: Family, Snow, and an Unexpected Misadventure {Utah}
Some trips are remembered for the places you visit, while others are remembered for the moments in between. Join us as we return home to Utah for fresh powder, magical Ice Castles, family memories, and one unexpected misadventure that reminded us what home is really about.
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Hiking Zion National Park in Winter: A Day of Red Rocks and Frozen Waterfalls
Winter gave us a quieter side of Zion National Park, with nearly empty trails, icy rock faces, breathtaking overlooks, and a waterfall partially frozen against the park’s famous red rock.
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10 Magical Things to do in Salt Lake City at Christmas {Utah}
From sparkling lights and Christmas markets to concerts, theater, and snowy mountain adventures, these are 10 magical ways to experience Christmas in Salt Lake City.
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Hiking Wall Street in Bryce Canyon : From Sunshine to Storm
A solo hike down Wall Street at Bryce Canyon started with blue skies, towering hoodoos, and an almost empty trail—until a summer storm turned the hike into an unexpected adventure.
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Moments & Misadventures :: Sitting In A Hole In The Rock
One of Utah’s lesser known parks is Capitol Reef National Park. This park boasts of all the beautiful red rock of the southern part of the state but without the crowds of visitors that you often find at the other national parks. We spent the weekend at the park, hiking the different trails among the…
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Bryce Canyon National Park {Utah}
I’m feeling a little homesick for Utah lately…especially for the national parks. This is a great time of year to visit the parks because it hasn’t gotten too hot yet. My favorite national park of all time is Bryce Canyon National Park. I just can’t get enough of the hoodoos carved out of the red…
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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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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…